Review and analysis of fuel cell-based, micro-cogeneration for residential applications: Current state and future opportunities

Milcarek, Ryan J.; Ahn, Jeongmin; Zhang, Jianshun

doi:10.1080/23744731.2017.1296301

Title: Review and analysis of fuel cell-based, micro-cogeneration for residential applications: Current state and future opportunities

Journal Article · Wed Apr 05 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Science and Technology for the Built Environment

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/23744731.2017.1296301· OSTI ID:1535430

Milcarek, Ryan J. ^[1]; Ahn, Jeongmin ^[1]; Zhang, Jianshun ^[1]

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Syracuse University, 255 Link Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244-1100, USA

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Research Organization:: Syracuse Univ., NY (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

DOE Contract Number:: EE0006031

OSTI ID:: 1535430

Journal Information:: Science and Technology for the Built Environment, Vol. 23, Issue 8; ISSN 2374-4731

Publisher:: Taylor & Francis

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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