Small Scale SOFC Demonstration Using Bio-Based and Fossil Fuels
- Technology Management Inc., Cleveland, OH (United States)
Technology Management, Inc. (TMI) of Cleveland, Ohio, has completed the project entitled Small Scale SOFC Demonstration using Bio-based and Fossil Fuels. Under this program, two 1-kW systems were engineered as technology demonstrators of an advanced technology that can operate on either traditional hydrocarbon fuels or renewable biofuels. The systems were demonstrated at Patterson's Fruit Farm of Chesterland, OH and were open to the public during the first quarter of 2012. As a result of the demonstration, TMI received quantitative feedback on operation of the systems as well as qualitative assessments from customers. Based on the test results, TMI believes that > 30% net electrical efficiency at 1 kW on both traditional and renewable fuels with a reasonable entry price is obtainable. The demonstration and analysis provide the confidence that a 1 kW entry-level system offers a viable value proposition, but additional modifications are warranted to reduce sound and increase reliability before full commercial acceptance.
- Research Organization:
- Technology Management Incorporated, Cleveland, OH (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FE0005132
- OSTI ID:
- 1051495
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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