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Design and Analysis of a Novel Methanol SOFC Combined System for Marine Applications Toward Future Green Shipping Goals

  • Duong Phan Anh (Department of Marine System Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University) ;
  • Ryu Bo Rim (Department of Marine System Engineering, Korea Maritime and Ocean University) ;
  • Hokeun Kang (Division of Coast Guard Studies, Korea Maritime and Ocean University)
  • Received : 2022.11.10
  • Accepted : 2023.02.20
  • Published : 2023.04.30
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Abstract

Due to global decarbonization movement and tightening of maritime emissions restrictions, the shipping industry is going to switch to alternative fuels. Among candidates of alternative fuel, methanol is promising for decreasing SOx and CO2 emissions, resulting in minimum climate change and meeting the goal of green shipping. In this study, a novel combined system of direct methanol solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC), gas turbine (GT), and organic Rankine cycle (ORC) targeted for marine vessels was proposed. The SOFC is the main power generator of the system, whereas the GT and PEMFC could recover waste heat from the SOFC to generate useful power and increase waste heat utilizing efficiency of the system. Thermodynamics model of the combined system and each component were established and analyzed. Energy and exergy efficiencies of subsystems and the entire system were estimated with participation of the first and second laws of thermodynamics. The energy and exergy efficiencies of the overall multigeneration system were estimated to be 76.2% and 30.3%, respectively. The combination of GT and PEMFC increased the energy efficiency by 18.91% compared to the SOFC stand-alone system. By changing the methanol distribution ratio from 0.05 to 0.4, energy and exergy efficiencies decreased by 15.49% and 5.41%, respectively. During the starting up and maneuvering period of vessels, a quick response from the power supply system and propulsion plant is necessary. Utilization of PEMFC coupled with SOFC has remarkable meaning and benefits.

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Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Korea Institute of Marine Science & Technology Promotion(KIMST) funded by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Korea(20200520). This research was supported by BB21plus, funded by Busan Metropolitan City and Busan Institute for Talent and Lifelong Education (BIT). This research is the winner of the Marine Fisheries Future Risk Paper Contest sponsored by the Korea Maritime Institute(KMI).

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