SOFC modeling for the simulation of residential cogeneration systems

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dc.contributor.authorCarl, Michael
dc.contributor.supervisorDjilali, Ned
dc.contributor.supervisorBeausoleil-Morrison, Ian
dc.date.accessioned2008-08-28T17:44:27Z
dc.date.available2008-08-28T17:44:27Z
dc.date.copyright2008en_US
dc.date.issued2008-08-28T17:44:27Z
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Mechanical Engineering
dc.degree.levelMaster of Applied Science M.A.Sc.en_US
dc.description.abstractImprovements have been made to the fuel cell power module (FCPM) within the SOFC cogeneration simulation code developed under the umbrella of the International Energy Agencies Annex 42 project. The main objective of the improved model developed here is to increase generality and applicability, and to decrease reliance on empirical data. A semi-mechanistic model has been developed to represent a nominal 5 kW tubular SOFC stack power module. This model has been implemented into the building simulation software ESP-r. Results illustrating the FCPM system performance as it relates to the output power required by the building as well as results from a number of different operating scenarios are presented in this study. Actual tests performed on a 5 kW SOFC unit were used to validate the model. The simulation results are found to correlate well with experimental observations. The improved model also allows for manipulation of operational parameters such as fuel utilization, excess air ratio and temperature as well as physical parameters such as cell dimensions and materials. Results from sensitivity and parametric simulations are also presented to demonstrate the enhanced capabilities of the model.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/1095
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectSOFC
dc.subjectCogeneration
dc.subjectFuel Cell
dc.subjectNRCan
dc.subjectAnnex 42
dc.subjectsolid oxide fuel cell
dc.subjectInstitute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic)
dc.subject.lcshUVic Subject Index::Sciences and Engineering::Engineering::Mechanical engineeringen_US
dc.titleSOFC modeling for the simulation of residential cogeneration systemsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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