Sustainable Energy Conversion: Integrating Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with Landfill Gas Reforming for Efficient Power Generation | Chapter 8 | Current Perspective to Physical Science Research Vol. 4

 This stage demonstrates the potential of integrating extreme-temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) with dump-based gas reforming processes. These SOFC schemes can be configured in order or coupled with catalytic reformers and membrane reformers, efficiently converting landfill vapor, enriched with poison gas (CH4), into a mixture of H2, CO, and CO2. This transformed fuel-vapor product is well-suited for constant operation of the SOFC whole. The reformers under investigation have been precisely examined using computational models, that account for the intricate interaction of reactions and hydrogen separation inside permeable reformers. Mathematical models were employed to pretend essential operating conditions inside the permeable reformers, revealing the superior conduct of the experimental membrane agitator in terms of yield across various functional scenarios. Significantly, this approach offers the potential for distributed capacity generation within more extensive power grids, providing to the energy requirements of two together municipal and remote regions. Fuel cell power production is intricately linked to reformer change efficiency and the optimal exercise of syngas by the fuel cell. Furthermore, the heat produce during the change of syngas into electricity can be efficiently harnessed through fuel cell movement, particularly with extreme-efficiency SOFCs. Continuous operation of fuel containers, such as SOFCs, fueled by dump gas not only minimizes dirtiness but also enhances capacity density while reducing waste heat when distinguished to conventional power arrangements. This transformative approach represents a hopeful avenue for sustainable and adept energy result.

Author(s) Details:

Zoe Ziaka,
Department of Catalysis and Environmental Protection, School of Technology and Physical Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Greece.

Savvas Vasileiadis,
Department of Catalysis and Environmental Protection, School of Technology and Physical Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Greece.

Artemis Vasileiadou,
Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.

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