Objetivo Objectives The objectives of the project are: the selection of a combined heat and power (CHP) application for a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell-System with Direct Internal Reforming (DIR-MCFC) in the range of 200-2000 kWe and fuelled with natural gas; the development of a conceptual system design for this application with optimal reduction of the system complexity and investment cost; the development of a second generation DIR-MCFC technology based on the system requirements, with an innovative approach to life-time extension and with highly efficient thermal, hydraulic and electrolyte management. Technical Approach Application selection and end-user requirements: The European market for medium sized (0.5 - 10 MWe), natural gas fuelled, cogeneration systems is emerging. Typical applications will be selected for which the characteristics of DIR-MCFC are expected to give added market value. System development: System cost reduction is the major guideline for the system design studies carried out in the project. Compared to External Reforming (ER) systems, Direct Internal Reforming (DIR) has advantages regarding the simplicity and cost of both the stack and the system. Stack development: Design concepts for a second generation internal manifolded DIR stack are currently being developed. The key issues are: - Optimisation of interfaces between stack and system - Improved thermal management - Improved resistance to internal differential pressures - Stack life-time extended to 25000 hours Expected Achievements and Exploitation Application of a DIR-MCFC in the range of 200-2000 kWe - identification of a characteristic CHP application for a DIR-MCFC reference system with functional system specifications; - specifications and development plans for components and sub-systems; - assessment of the relative position of DIR-MCFC in the CHP market. Conceptual system design - a conceptual system design optimized for lower cost of energy, high overall efficiency and high flexibility in heat-to-power ratio. Second generation DIR-MCFC technology - cell sealing for pressure differences up to 200 mbar; - improved separator plate lifetime from 10000 to 25000 hrs; - improved porous component lifetime to 25000 hrs. Ámbito científico natural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryinorganic compoundsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generationcombined heat and powerengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfossil energynatural gas Programa(s) FP4-NNE-JOULE C - Specific programme for research and technological development, including demonstration in the field of non-nuclear energy, 1994-1998 Tema(s) 0203 - Energy industry and fuel cells Convocatoria de propuestas Data not available Régimen de financiación CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinador Brandstofcel Nederland BV Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 119A,Binckhorstlaan 1940 EB Beverwijk Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Participantes (6) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo BG PLC Reino Unido Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Ashby Road LE11 3GR Loughborough - Leicestershire Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos ENERGY RESEARCH CENTRE OF THE NETHERLANDS Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección Westerduinweg 3 1755 ZG PETTEN Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos GAZ DE FRANCE Francia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 23,avenue du Président Wilson 361 93211 LA PLAINE SAINT-DENIS Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Koninklijke Schelde Group BV Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 165,Glacisstraat 4380 AA Vlissingen Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Stork Alpha Engineering BV Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 1940 EB Beverwijk Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos Sydkraft AB Suecia Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección 1,Carl Gustafs Väg 205 09 Malmö Ver en el mapa Coste total Sin datos