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Enforcing optimal operation in solid-oxide fuel-cell systems

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  • de Avila Ferreira, Tafarel
  • Wuillemin, Zacharie
  • Faulwasser, Timm
  • Salzmann, Christophe
  • Van herle, Jan
  • Bonvin, Dominique

Abstract

This paper describes an optimization strategy for operating solid-oxide fuel-cell systems at optimal efficiency. Specifically, we present the experimental validation of a real-time optimization (RTO) strategy applied to a commercial solid-oxide fuel-cell system. The proposed RTO scheme effectively pushes the system to higher levels of efficiency and maintains the system there despite perturbations by tracking active constraints. The optimization approach uses either steady-state measurements, or transient measurements in combination with a dynamic model, and can deal effectively with plant-model mismatch. In the reported experiments, the approach drives the system to the desired power demand at optimal efficiency. The experimental fuel-cell system reached 65% DC electrical efficiency. As such, the proposed RTO scheme is a promising candidate for enforcing optimal micro-CHP operation. In addition, the approach can deal with slow drifts such as degradation without compromising on efficiency. Finally, and important from a practical point of view, we suggest guidelines for safe and optimal operation.

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  • de Avila Ferreira, Tafarel & Wuillemin, Zacharie & Faulwasser, Timm & Salzmann, Christophe & Van herle, Jan & Bonvin, Dominique, 2019. "Enforcing optimal operation in solid-oxide fuel-cell systems," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 181(C), pages 281-293.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:181:y:2019:i:c:p:281-293
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2019.04.188
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