fuel cell generator Articles
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Electrocatalyst Studies: Enabling Next-Gen Fuel Cells
What is a Fuel Cell? Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion. Inside a fuel cell, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to generate heat, water and electricity. They represent a clean, efficient, dependable, and quiet source of power that does not need to be recharged, but can continue to produce electricity as long as fuel is ...
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Fuel cell–based distributed generation system with power flow and power quality control
This paper presents the modelling and control of fuel cell–based distributed generation system with embedded active filter functioning. It includes the modelling of proton electrolyte membrane fuel cell and the power conditioning unit interfacing the fuel cell to the utility grid with proper power flow control. The output of the fuel cell stack is given to the DC–DC boost converter ...
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Fuel cell technological innovation system in Iran
This article provides an overview of innovation processes have been taken in the field of fuel cell technology (FCT) in Iran. Fuel cell technology is a generic technology with wide variety areas of application in automobile and energy production both for industrial and residential purposes and also it is expected to have a large societal impact on the future society. In this article concerning ...
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Application of power electronics with the US DOE distributed generation programme
Power electronics play an important role in achieving affordable, highly fuel-efficient fuel cell power generation plants and will enable the US Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy Fuel Cells programme to achieve higher national goals: environmental, economic and energy security. The initial focus on power electronics has been to understand the interactions between the SOFC stack, the ...
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Development of a generic fuel cell model: application to a fuel cell vehicle simulation
In this paper, a novel approach to fuel cell modelling is proposed. The model is obtained from manufacturer datasheets and is able to represent the behaviour of any hydrogen fuel cells. The simulation results are as expected with an error in the range of ±1%, provided a controlled stack internal humidity. The procedure to extract data from fuel cells datasheet is described along with the method ...
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The isoengine: realisation of a high-efficiency power cycle based on isothermal compression
A novel high-efficiency internal combustion engine for power generation and direct-drive applications is being developed. Distillate-fuelled power plants in units of 7 MW electrical output are predicted to reach a net electrical efficiency of 60%. An efficiency of 58% is targeted for the gas-fired version. This compares with a net electrical efficiency of about 45% for advanced reciprocating ...
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Hardware-in-the-Loop testing platform for distributed generation systems
The rapid validation of the expected performance of distributed generation installations is a critical step in the design process. However, the plethora of distributed generator types and the uniqueness of the load characteristics make the testing quite challenging. This paper introduces an original approach to Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation aimed to evaluate the performance and suitability of ...
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Kalisaya renewable hydrogen project - Case study
Which shall be the first commercial project of renewable hydrogen production in Chile, comes up as a solution for the conditions of pollution of the country, where waste from human activity and industrial or biological processes have raised the levels of pollution to become harmful for people and environment. Besides, it arises due to the development of hydrogen technology and fuel cells in ...
By INDHO
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Performance of air cathode earthen pot microbial fuel cell for simultaneous wastewater treatment with bioelectricity generation
Air cathode earthen pot microbial fuel cell (ACEMFC) was made using low cost earthen pots as a separator coated with conductive carbon black on the exterior to work as a cathode. ACEMFC was operated in fed–batch mode with synthetic wastewater containing acetate as anolyte (0.40 L) at a fixed external resistance of 100 Ω. Carbon cloth (projected surface area of 32 cm2) was used as anode. Sludge ...
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Vitale renewable hydrogen project - Case study
The first commercial project of renewable hydrogen production in Spain, was born as a solution for the conditions of pollution in the country, where waste from human activity and industrial or biological processes have raised the levels of pollution to become harmful for people and environment. Besides, it arose due to the development of hydrogen technology and fuel cells in general, and its ...
By INDHO
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Commercial Demonstration of a PEM Fuel Cell for Power Generation
The chlor-alkali industry, one of the largest chemical industries in India and growing at an annual rate of 3.3%, is expected to grow along with the growing Indian economy. This MW size proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell product captures hydrogen produced in the chlor-alkali industry to create on site electricity and provide plant operators up to 20% of electricity savings. The electricity ...
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A two-stage power electronic interface for fuel cell-based power supply system
The increasing energy demands, insufficient availability of power generation and increasing global environmental problems, need alternate/green power sources. Among the different green power technologies such as wind power, photovoltaic, gas turbine and fuel cell, the fuel cell-based distributed generation is considered as one of the most promising solutions for stand-alone/grid applications due ...
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Solar powered solid oxide fuel cell with thermoelectric generator
Durable, location independent, environmental–friendly sources of energy which allow for modular, few moving parts, low operating noise, high electricity generation efficiency and compact technology are highly desirable. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising for such energy system development, since they are energy efficient and, if pure hydrogen is used, have virtually no emissions of ...
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The Big Deal With FUEL CELLS
Hydrogen is increasingly seen as a fuel of the future. Globally, more than 65,000 fuel cells, totaling over 300 MW, were shipped worldwide in 2016. Introduction The third industrial revolution, according to American economic and social theorist Jeremy Rifkin, will create a prosperous economy powered by clean energy and the Internet of Things. Hydrogen will be leveraged as one of the critical ...
By GenCell Ltd
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Element Properties: 1-7 atomic number
HYDROGEN Atomic symbol: H Atomic weight: 1.00794 Atomic number: 1 Electron configuration: 1 Oxidation states: ±1 State of matter: gas Alkali metal Discovered in 1790 by Henry Cavendish Boils at-252.8°C, melts at-259.14°C Notes: Hydrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can be flammable or explosive when mixed with air, oxygen, and chlorine. Hydrogen is not ...
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Fuel Cells Can Decarbonize California’s Buildings (While Keeping the Lights On)
California just faced historic blackouts. In fact, it endured three of the largest planned power outages in state history. The era of intentionally cutting off power to residents and businesses across the state to prevent wildfires – known as Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) – has arrived, and it’s highlighting the urgent need for energy solutions that address both the causes ...
By Bloom Energy
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Power Outages, Extreme Weather, & Microgrids Explained
Recent wildfires in California and bomb cyclones in New England have led to massive power outages. Here are 10 answers to frequently asked questions about why outages occur, how power lines start wildfires, and alternatives to our aging and unreliable power grid. How do power grids work? Utilities generate electricity at power plants, and then distribute it to our homes and businesses over ...
By Bloom Energy
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Versatility of Byproducts from a Plastic Pyrolysis Plant for Diverse Industrial Applications
At the heart of a plastic pyrolysis plant lies the process of pyrolysis, wherein plastic waste is subjected to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen, leading to the breakdown of complex hydrocarbons into simpler compounds. This thermochemical transformation yields a trifecta of valuable byproducts: pyrolysis oil, syngas, and carbon black. Pyrolysis oil, often referred to as bio-oil or ...
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An experimental investigation of a solar/wind 4 kW micro generation system and T–1000 1.2 kW PEM fuel cell
Hybrid system inclusive of renewable energy may be a key component for the solution of global warming, poor air quality, economic dependence, reducing–dwindling reserves of fossil fuels and also carbon tax in Australia. Firstly, this paper describes the experimental setup of wind/solar 4 kW micro generation system, examines the energy produced and various readings of monthly, weekly, daily and ...
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Developing a Novel Device for Accurate Biogas Concentration Measurement
Due to increasing awareness on the impact of fossil fuels on the environment, and heavier taxes on carbon emissions there is a worldwide effort to seek renewable sources of energy – alternative energy sources that increase energy efficiency and security. A renewable source that’s gained significant attention in recent years is biogas, one of the most established renewable energy ...
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