Solid oxide fuel cells operate at high temperature and consequently the internal reforming of hydrocarbons, for example methane, can easily be achieved. Nevertheless, since the reforming process is strongly endothermic, internal temperature gradients can be generated, thus producing considerable limitations to the fuel cell operation. Moreover, total internal reforming can lead to carbon deposition in the anode component. In order to avoid these problems total internal reforming is generally not conducted, and part of the fuel is externally pre-reformed. In the present study, different options for the pre-conversion process are considered. The relative system performances are evaluated through a thermodynamic analysis and numerical simulations.
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ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology
June 14–16, 2004
Rochester, New York, USA
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- Nanotechnology Institute
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0-7918-4165-0
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Thermodynamic Analysis of SOFC Systems Using Different Fuel Processors
Roberto Bove,
Roberto Bove
University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Nigel M. Sammes
Nigel M. Sammes
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
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Roberto Bove
University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
Nigel M. Sammes
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Paper No:
FUELCELL2004-2507, pp. 461-466; 6 pages
Published Online:
November 17, 2008
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Bove, R, & Sammes, NM. "Thermodynamic Analysis of SOFC Systems Using Different Fuel Processors." Proceedings of the ASME 2004 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. 2nd International Conference on Fuel Cell Science, Engineering and Technology. Rochester, New York, USA. June 14–16, 2004. pp. 461-466. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/FUELCELL2004-2507
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