Performance Model and Fuel Utilization Analysis of 7 kW MCFC using ASPEN-PLUS

ASPEN-PLUS를 이용한 7 kW MCFC의 성능 모델 및 연료 이용률 분석

  • Kang, B.S. (Energy Group, Korea Electric Power Research Institute(KEPRI)) ;
  • Ahn, K.S. (Energy Group, Korea Electric Power Research Institute(KEPRI)) ;
  • Koh, J.H. (Energy Group, Korea Electric Power Research Institute(KEPRI)) ;
  • Lim, H.C. (Energy Group, Korea Electric Power Research Institute(KEPRI))
  • Published : 1998.07.20

Abstract

Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) power plant is expected to be one of the most promising future power generation system for the electric utilities because of its high efficiency, environmental suitability and capability of using coal as fuel. To get such attractive performance, it is necessary to consider optimizing operation and gas recycling system. This paper describes the simulation results of 7 kW MCFC stack in KEPRI and the effects of the three possible gas recycling operations, i.e. cathode gas recycling, anode gas recycling, anode gas recycling with catalytic burner.

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