An experimental investigation of fuel assisted electrolysis as a function of fuel and reactant utilization

We have put the concept of fuel assisted electrolysis in the framework of multisource multiproduct energy systems (MSMP's) and emphasized for example the benefits of using bio(syn)gas as the fuel in fuel assisted electrolysis. When using bio(syn)gas, the gas is de facto upgraded to pure hydrogen. This is an additional benefit next to the lowering of the electric power consumption for producing the same amount of hydrogen in the fuel assisted electrolysis process. Furthermore the suitability of these flexible MSMP systems in a market with volatile electricity prices due to increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources is highlighted.