SOFC system development
The main objective in this project has been to develop a tool for SOFC system designing with the aim to accelerate the system optimization and reduce the time to market.
The objective of this project is to develop a generic and dynamic systems simulation design and development tool for SOFC systems, and implement it in the design and development process at Dantherm Power. This will significantly shorten the development cycles, reduce the time to market, and provide quick and optimal feed back to stack suppliers and component manufacturers. The development and use of these models/tools will thus not only benefit the partners in the consortium, but will also have significant positive spill over effects to a broad base of Danish component and subsystem suppliers. This project builds on the tread stones from several public funded projects and the efforts from the project participants for the last 5-6 years. The project participants have been first movers within the field of fuel cell system technology and have thus accumulated state of the art knowledge and experience. The models developed in the project will be verified against operation data gathered from the CHP systems developed in the DMKV project (ENS 33033-0333) but also experiences and knowledge will be transferred from other completed and ongoing projects
Solid oxide fuel cells have become subject of intense research world-wide especially in stationary application. Much has been done in this specific application; however, three areas of investigation in which this project has contributed to the technology "state of the art" can be identified. The areas of investigation are different levels
- Component modelling and designing: Computational models of each system component for steady-state operation have been developed; key performance parameters were identified; the use of recycled cell exhaust gases in process design has been found to produce higher electrical efficiency.
- Application simulation model built to simulate the interface between customer demand and system heat and power supply: The energy demand in a typical household has been evaluated; a dynamic model for the electricity and heat supply and demand for DK and EU countries has been developed.
- System operation strategy optimization with respect to cost and customer benefits: The operation of the system with and without the storage heat tank has been analysed; fuel cost sensitivity and the household heat/electricity demand for different countries were included in the business cases.
Key figures
Category
Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Aalborg Universitet (Fredrik Bajers Vej) | 1,12 mio. DKK | 0,21 mio. DKK |
| Ballard Europe | 2,75 mio. DKK | 3,84 mio. DKK |
Contact
Dantherm Power A/S
Majsmarken 1
DK-9500 Hobro
www.dantherm-power.com
Legardt Karlsen, Morten , 88435500, mlk@dantherm.com
Øvr. Partnere: Aalborg Universitet. Institut for Energiteknik
