Analysis of Performance Characteristics of Gas Turbine-Pressurized SOFC Hybrid Systems Considering Limiting Design Factors

제한요소를 고려한 가스터빈-가압형 SOFC 하이브리드 시스템의 성능특성 해석

  • Yang Won Jun (Graduate School, Inha University) ;
  • Kim Tong Seop (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University) ;
  • Kim Jae Hwan (Aeropropulsion Department, Korea Aerospace Research Institute)
  • Published : 2004.11.01

Abstract

The hybrid system of gas turbine and fuel cell is expected to produce electricity more efficiently than conventional methods, especially in small power applications such as distributed generation. The solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is currently the most promising fuel cell for the hybrid system. To realize the conceptual advantages resulting from the hybridization of gas turbine and fuel cell, optimized construction of the whole system must be the most important. In this study, parametric design analyses for pressurized GT/SOFC systems have been peformed considering probable practical limiting design factors such as turbine inlet temperature, fuel cell operating temperature, temperature rise in the fuel cell and soon. Analyzed systems include various configurations depending on fuel reforming type and fuel supply method.

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