scholarly journals Reactive Metals as Energy Storage and Carrier Media: Use of Aluminum for Power Generation in Fuel Cell‐Based Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 2000233
Author(s):  
Linda Barelli ◽  
Manuel Baumann ◽  
Gianni Bidini ◽  
Panfilo A. Ottaviano ◽  
Rebekka V. Schneider ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Reactive Metals

scholarly journals Solar Tower Power Plants of Molten Salt External Receivers in Algeria: Analysis of Direct Normal Irradiation on Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelkader Rouibah ◽  
Djamel Benazzouz ◽  
Rahmani Kouider ◽  
Awf Al-Kassir ◽  
Justo García-Sanz-Calcedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Greenhouse Effect ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Storage Capacity ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Multiple Power ◽  
And Storage

The increase of solar energy production has become a solution to meet the demand of electricity and reduce the greenhouse effect worldwide. This paper aims to determine the performance and viability of direct normal irradiation of three solar tower power plants in Algeria, to be installed in the highlands and the Sahara (Béchar, El Oued, and Djelfa regions). The performance of the plants was obtained through a system advisor model simulator. It used real data gathered from appropriate meteorological files. A relationship between the solar multiple (SM), power generation, and thermal energy storage (TES) hours was observed. The results showed that the optimal heliostat field corresponds to 1.8 SM and 2 TES hours in Béchar, 1.2 SM and 2 TES hours for El Oued, and 1.5 SM and 4 TES hours for Djelfa. This study shows that there is an interesting relationship between the solar multiple, power generation, and storage capacity.

scholarly journals Research on thermal energy control of photovoltaic fuel based on advanced energy storage management

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (5 Part B) ◽  
pp. 3089-3098
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Huang ◽  
Fangming Yang
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Cell Hybrid ◽  
Storage Management ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Power Generation System ◽  
Fuel Cell Hybrid

This paper proposes a photovoltaic fuel cell power generation system to convert solar thermal energy into electrical energy after storage. The energy conversion method of the system mainly utilizes hydrogen storage to realize long-term storage of thermal energy, and realizes continuous and stable power supply through the co-operation between the micro-gas turbine and the proton exchange membrane fuel cell. Based on the model of each component, the simulation platform of photovoltaic fuel cell hybrid thermal energy storage control power generation system is built. Based on the design principle and design requirements of photovoltaic power generation system, the photovoltaic fuel cell hybrid power generation system studied in this paper has a simple capacity. Match the design and conduct thermal energy storage management research on the system according to the system operation requirements. The paper studies the management of hybrid fuel energy storage control system for photovoltaic fuel cells. The paper is based on advanced thermal energy storage management for photovoltaic prediction and load forecasting, and through the organic combination of these three layers of thermal energy storage management to complete the thermal energy storage management of the entire system. Finally, the real-time thermal energy storage management based on power tracking control is simulated and analyzed in MATLAB/Simulink simulation environment.

scholarly journals Experimental characterization of a PEM fuel cell for marine power generation

2022 ◽  
Vol 334 ◽  
pp. 05002
Author(s):  
Andrea Pietra ◽  
Marco Gianni ◽  
Nicola Zuliani ◽  
Stefano Malabotti ◽  
Rodolfo Taccani
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Fuel Cells ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Pem Fuel Cell ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Pem Fuel Cells ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Plant Design

This study is focused on the possible application of hydrogen-fed PEM fuel cells on board ships. For this purpose, a test plant including a 100 kW generator suitable for marine application and a power converter including a supercapacitor-based energy storage system has been designed, built and experimentally characterised. The plant design integrates standard industrial components suitable for marine applications that include the technologies with the highest degree of maturity currently available on the market. Fuel Cell generator and power converter have been specifically designed by manufacturers to fit the specific plant needs. The experimental characterisation of the plant has been focused on the evaluation of the efficiency of the single components and of the overall system. Results shows a PEM fuel cell efficiency of 48% (when all auxiliaries are included) and an overall plant efficiency, including power conditioning, of about 45%. From load variation response tests, the fuel cell response time was maximum 2 seconds without supercapacitors and increased up to 20 seconds with supercapacitors connected, reducing the stress on the fuel cell generator. Experimental results confirm that PEM fuel cells, when supported by a suitably sized energy storage system, represent a viable technical solution for zero-emission power generation on board ships.

scholarly journals Addressing Industrial Waste Heat Supply Variability With Organic Rankine Cycle Systems Incorporating Thermal Energy Storage

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bipul Krishna Saha ◽  
Basab Chakraborty ◽  
Rohan Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermal Energy Storage ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Waste Heat ◽  
Organic Rankine Cycle ◽  
Rankine Cycle ◽  
Working Fluid ◽  
Low Grade

Abstract Industrial low-grade waste heat is lost, wasted and deposited in the atmosphere and is not put to any practical use. Different technologies are available to enable waste heat recovery, which can enhance system energy efficiency and reduce total energy consumption. Power plants are energy-intensive plants with low-grade waste heat. In the case of such plants, recovery of low-grade waste heat is gaining considerable interest. However, in such plants, power generation often varies based on market demand. Such variations may adversely influence any recovery system's performance and the economy, including the Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC). ORC technologies coupled with Cryogenic Energy Storage (CES) may be used for power generation by utilizing the waste heat from such power plants. The heat of compression in a CES may be stored in thermal energy storage systems and utilized in ORC or Regenerative ORC (RORC) for power generation during the system's discharge cycle. This may compensate for the variation of the waste heat from the power plant, and thereby, the ORC system may always work under-designed capacity. This paper presents the thermo-economic analysis of such an ORC system. In the analysis, a steady-state simulation of the ORC system has been developed in a commercial process simulator after validating the results with experimental data for a typical coke-oven plant. Forty-nine different working fluids were evaluated for power generation parameters, first law efficiencies, purchase equipment cost, and fixed investment payback period to identify the best working fluid.

Architecture and Engineering of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Generation Based on Renewable Energy

2016 ◽  
Vol 708 ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Imam Djunaedi ◽  
Haifa Wahyu ◽  
Sugiyatno
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel Cell ◽  
Hydrogen Fuel ◽  
Generation System ◽  
Power Generation System

The paper presents an architecture and engineering of hydrogen fuel cell electric power generation system based on renewable energy that already installed in Tenjolaya village, Wanassalam sub-district, Lebak - Banten Province. It also discloses some important information as well as some valuable experiences from the pilot plant operation. The renewable electric power generation system combines wind turbine, photovoltaic, hydrogen electrolysis and fuel cell. The basic design of this system is focused on energy storage in the form of hydrogen gas that can be converted back into electricity by using fuel cell units. The engineering development was done to address the issues on limited energy storage in the battery unit which has several drawbacks i.e. short battery lifetime, limited storage capacity and rigorous and continuous maintenance schedule. To enable remote control and monitoring, a web based monitoring system was developed. From the monitoring system the following information are obtained: the amount of electrical power produced by the wind turbine that was intermittent and depends on time that reached 3000 W; similar pattern is observed from the output power of solar PVs and a maximum point of the solar cell power generation was 640 Watt; the time of electricity production by the wind turbine and the solar cell is complementary to each other in every one day cycle. Two valuable experiences have been gained those are: the location near sea shore has a very corrosive air that damages the wind turbine component, and the use of fuel cell requires high investment cost.

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