Autothermal Reformer Fuel Cell Power Plants.
Abstract
A total of six systems models were developed and analyzed. The first of these considered a hydrocarbon fueled, ATR based power plant. The next three systems examined three condensing approaches to a neat methanol fuel cell power plant. Finally, two non-condensing approaches to neat methanol operation were investigated. One of these, configuration G041G, was selected for extensive parametric analysis. The system used an Autothermal reforming fuel processor in conjunction with an air cooled fuel cell stack. As part of the program a systems model of the Energy Research Corp. fuel cell was developed. In addition, the existing ATR model in the PSI/S3E library was updated to permit the analysis of methanol fuel. Each of the systems developed is completely described in a separate chapter. All computer codes developed under the contract have been supplied in BASIC source code suitable for implementation of an IBM/PC computer. All codes function in the PSI/S3E environment except for the parametric analysis of G041G which also uses the LOTUS 1 2 3 environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA146491
Entities
People
- D. P. Bloomfield
Organizations
- Physical Sciences (United States)