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Технически университет - София

Abstract: Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are a new technology for production of electricity through processing of different fuels such as natural gas or hydrogen. SOFCs are advantageous over other fuel cells due to their high efficiency (up to 65%), the usage of cheap catalysts and the low requirements towards fuel purity. They produce low amounts of harmful gases, which makes them viable in the context of contemporary strict emission regulations. Moreover, SOFCs can be combined with an internal combustion engine or a gas turbine, which utilize the residual anode-off gases of the cell to guarantee even higher efficiency and versatility of the system over standalone-SOFC layouts. Such systems can be applied in stationary combined heat and power generation, and for propulsion in the heavy-duty transportation. In the paper the basics of the technology, its possible applications, and the topologies for building a combined cycle, are reviewed with emphasis on system effectiveness and feasibility.

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