TJ1007 : Energy, Exergy, Economic and Environmental Analysis of Combined Cooling, Heating and Power Systems baxsed on Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Solar Energy
Thesis > Central Library of Shahrood University > Mechanical Engineering > MSc > 2023
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In this study, to address the limitations of previous research, a comprehensive energy, exergy, environmental, and economic analysis of a combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) system baxsed on a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solar energy is conducted. The proposed system consists of an SOFC for generating both electrical and thermal energy, a solar collector to supply part of the thermal energy demand, a photovoltaic (PV) panel for electricity generation and grid sale, and an absorption chiller to meet the cooling demand. In this configuration, the high-temperature exhaust gases from the fuel cell are utilized to drive the absorption chiller. Additionally, a parabolic solar collector functions as an auxiliary heat source.
The economic assessment includes evaluating the total cost rate of the system, the cost of each component, and the electricity generation cost. To gain a deeper understanding of the system's performance, a comprehensive parametric analysis is conducted to examine the effects of variations in key design parameters on overall efficiency. Furthermore, the study investigates the dual role of the photovoltaic panel in electricity generation and grid sale, alongside the use of a solar collector for thermal energy production. Environmental and economic aspects are also analyzed. The simulations are performed using Engineering Equation Solver (EES) software.
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According to the energy analysis, the proposed hybrid system can generate a total of 562 kW of electricity, with contributions of 61.2%, 22.5%, and 16.3% from the fuel cell, photovoltaic panel, and solar collector, respectively. Additionally, the heating and cooling outputs of the system are 170 kW and 120 kW, respectively. The combined heating efficiency, combined cooling efficiency, and electrical efficiency are determined to be 67.49%, 46.94%, and 45.01%, respectively. The highest exergy efficiencies for combined heating, combined cooling, tri-generation, and the fuel cell system are found to be 49.31%, 49.31%, 46.32%, and 46.32%, respectively.
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#Keywords: Energy analysis #Exergy analysis #Economic analysis #Environmental analysis #Solid oxide fuel cell #Combined cooling #heating #and power (CCHP) system. Keeping place: Central Library of Shahrood University
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