The main purpose of the SOFTEG phase II project is to develop a high efficient TEG based on the TE material Zn4Sb3. The TEG will be integrated and tested in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) micro Combined Heat & Power system with the goal to increase the total system electrical efficiency by more than 8% utilizing the system waste heat.
Project description
The main purpose of the SOFTEG phase II project is to develop a high efficient TEG based on the TE material Zn4Sb3. The TEG will be integrated and tested in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) micro Combined Heat & Power system with the goal to increase the total system electrical efficiency by more than 8% utilizing the system waste heat.
Results
This project demonstrates that a combined SOFC and TEG system (Dual Engine) system can utilize the waste heat in a SOFC system and make the system more efficient. The TEG system is based on a novel high temperature material (zinkantimonid). The integrated TEG system can be used as a separate micro-cogeneration system fuelled by natural gas.
Key figures
Period:
2010 - 2011
Funding year:
2010
Own financial contribution:
1.53 mio. DKK
Grant:
2.84 mio. DKK
Funding rate:
65 %
Project budget:
4.37 mio. DKK
Category
Oprindelig title
SOFTEG II - SOFC/TEG hybrid system
Programme
ForskEL
Technology
Brint and fuelcells
Case no.
10463
Participants
ALPCON A/S (Main Responsible)
Partners and economy
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| Ballard Europe | 1,01 mio. DKK | 0,66 mio. DKK |
| Aalborg Universitet (Fredrik Bajers Vej) | 0,97 mio. DKK | 0,87 mio. DKK |
| Aarhus Universitet | 0,87 mio. DKK |
Contact
Kontakperson
Paw Mortensen
Comtact information
Alpcon A/SØstre Alle 6
9530 Støvring
+45 51 38 40 68
Contact email
pvm@iet.aau.dk
