In this paper, a methodology for the study of a fuel cell cogeneration system and applied to a university campus is developed. The cogeneration system consists of a molten carbonate fuel cell associated to an absorption refrigeration system. The electrical and cold-water demands of the campus are about 1,000 kW and 1,840 kW (at 7°C), respectively. The energy, exergy and economic analyses are presented. This system uses natural gas as the fuel and operates on electric party. In conclusion, the fuel cell cogeneration system may have an excellent opportunity to strengthen the decentralized energy production in the Brazilian tertiary sector.

Volume Subject Area:
Advanced Energy Systems
Topics:
Combined heat and power, Molten carbonate fuel cells, Fuel cells, Absorption, Distributed power generation, Economic analysis, Exergy, Fuels, Natural gas, Refrigeration, Water
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