Development of an efficient, low cost, small-scale natural gas fuel reformer for residential scale electric power generation. Final report for the period October 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
In the final report, we present results from a technical and economic assessment of residential scale PEM fuel cell power systems. The objectives of our study are to conceptually design an inexpensive, small-scale PEMFC-based stationary power system that converts natural gas to both electricity and heat, and then to analyze the prospective performance and economics of various system configurations. We developed computer models for residential scale PEMFC cogeneration systems to compare various system designs (e.g., steam reforming vs. partial oxidation, compressed vs. atmospheric pressure, etc.) and determine the most technically and economically attractive system configurations at various scales (e.g., single family, residential, multi-dwelling, neighborhood).
- Research Organization:
- Princeton University, Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, Princeton, NJ (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC02-98EE50534
- OSTI ID:
- 771237
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ET/50534-1; TRN: US200214%%700
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 1 Jul 2000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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