Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1280728 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy | 2014 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
We study a counter-flow solid oxide fuel cell system and consider the challenges faced in minimizing thermal variations from the nominal operating conditions for a reasonable range of power tracking. Blower dynamics, reformer transport delays, spatial distribution of the heat generated and the resulting thermal response are among the issues considered. A novel approach, relying on partial internal reformation of the feedstock is proposed as a remedy to maintain a strong level of power tracking with minimal thermal stress to the fuel cell.
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Authors
Mahshid Fardadi, Dustin F. McLarty, Jacob Brouwer, Faryar Jabbari,