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Durable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Tri-generation System for Low Carbon Buildings

Objectif

The project (TriSOFC) aims to develop and evaluate the performance of the first-of-its-kind LT-SOFC tri-generation system for low carbon buildings. The system is based on the integration of LT-SOFC stack and a novel liquid desiccant unit.

A 1.5kW low-cost durable LT-SOFC tri-generation prototype system will be designed optimised, constructed and tested. The tri-generation system incorporates additional components including a fuel processor, to generate reformate gas if natural-gas used as fuel, and equipment for the electrical, mechanical and control balance of plant (BoP). With high efficiency, low-cost and long–term duration in mind, all these components will be first tested in the laboratory for further optimisation and miniaturisation. The performance of the tri-generation system will be tested using the Creative Energy Homes (low/zero carbon homes) at the University of Nottingham, UK.

The tri-generation system will be used primarily in the low carbon homes/buildings. The system will be tested using natural-gas but it could be modified for use with other clean/renewable energy fuels (e.g. alcohol, biomass liquid fuel and biodiesel).

The system has the potential to reduce CO2 emission by 70% compared to a traditional energy production system comprising of separate condensate power plant, boiler and compressor-driven cooling units. The successful development of the proposed project will promote LT-SOFC applications for provision of power, heat and cooling. The commercialisation of the system will bring economic and environmental benefits to the EU.

Appel à propositions

FCH-JU-2011-1
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Coordinateur

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contribution de l’UE
€ 331 267,00
Adresse
University Park
NG7 2RD Nottingham
Royaume-Uni

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Région
East Midlands (England) Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Nottingham
Type d’activité
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Contact administratif
Paul Cartledge (Mr.)
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