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Thermodynamic analysis of a solid oxide electrolysis cell system in thermoneutral mode integrated with industrial waste heat for hydrogen production

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  • Wu, Chenxi
  • Zhu, Qunzhi
  • Dou, Binlin
  • Fu, Zaiguo
  • Wang, Jikai
  • Mao, Siqi

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In this study, a widely applicable hydrogen production system based on solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOEC) is proposed for industrial waste heat recovery. When the thermoneutral mode is employed to maintain the isothermal state of SOEC, the performances of a single SOEC and the system are comprehensively analyzed respectively. The results show that an increase in SOEC temperature leads to a rise in current density, power, hydrogen production, and inlet steam flow rate. Conversely, as the steam conversion rate rises, these parameter values decrease. A set of 3D performance maps are provided to illustrate parameter variations. The thermoneutral data of SOEC can be utilized in various systems, not limited to the proposed one.

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  • Wu, Chenxi & Zhu, Qunzhi & Dou, Binlin & Fu, Zaiguo & Wang, Jikai & Mao, Siqi, 2024. "Thermodynamic analysis of a solid oxide electrolysis cell system in thermoneutral mode integrated with industrial waste heat for hydrogen production," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 301(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:301:y:2024:i:c:s0360544224014518
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131678
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