Date of Award
12-17-2006
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Fuel cell/gas turbine hybrids show promise of high efficiency power generation, with electrical efficiencies of 70% or better shown by modeling, although these efficiency levels have not yet been demonstrated in hardware. Modeling of such systems is important to optimize and control these complex systems. This work describes a modeling tool developed to examine steady-state operation of different hybrid configurations. This model focuses on the area of compressor-turbine modeling, which is a key component of properly controlling fuel cell/gas turbine hybrids. Through side-by-side comparisons, this model has been tested and verified by Dr. Wolf of Brayton Energy [1]. This modeling tool will be used in further work to evaluate various configurations of turbines and fuel cells in hybrid configurations, focusing on both the performance and cost of such systems.
Recommended Citation
Burbank, Winston S., "Building a toolset for fuel cell turbine hybrid modeling" (2006). Engineering . 70.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_grad_engineering/70
Handle
http://hdl.handle.net/11122/5838