Megawatt Fuel Cell Systems Analysis.

Abstract

This analysis effort evaluated the operational and economical benefits of utilizing a megawatt fuel cell to provide prime electrical power and thermal energy to an Air Force Logistics Center. Issues motivating this analysis include concerns with the Air Logistics Center's vulnerability to electrical grid and fuel supply disruption, and energy conservation/self sufficiency goals established by the Air Force Logistics Command. This effort determined that megawatt fuel cells can provide an economical alternative for survivable power systems when compared to electrical grid/diesel boiler systems currently used. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129398

Entities

People

  • John C. Trocciola

Organizations

  • United Technologies Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electric Generators
  • Electric Power
  • Energy
  • Energy Conservation
  • Energy Consumption
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Management
  • Energy Systems
  • Engineering
  • Fuel Cells
  • Generators
  • Heat Recovery
  • Manufacturing
  • Renewable Energy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology