Modeling, Design, Construction, and Operation of Power Generators with Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Jakub Kupecki

ISBN 10: 3030092755 / ISBN 13: 9783030092757

Published by Springer International Publishing Dez 2018, 2018

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The book summarizes the current state of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology in power generation applications. It describes the single cells, SOFC stacks, micro-combined heat and power systems, large-scale stationary power generators and polygeneration units. The principles of modeling, simulation and controls of power systems with solid oxide fuel cells are presented and discussed. Authors provide theoretical background of the technology followed by the essential insights into the integrated power systems. Selected aspects of the design, construction and operation of power units in range from single kilowatts to hundreds of kilowatts are presented. Finally, the book reports the selected studies on prototype systems which have been constructed in Europe.The book discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of operation of power generators with solid oxide fuel cells including fabrication of cells, design of stacks, system modeling, simulation of stationary and non-stationary operation of systems, fuel preparation and controls. 280 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modeling, Design, Construction, and Operation of Power Generators with Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing Dez 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030092755
• ISBN 13: 9783030092757
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 16D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 429 grams

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Synopsis

The book summarizes the current state of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology in power generation applications. It describes the single cells, SOFC stacks, micro-combined heat and power systems, large-scale stationary power generators and polygeneration units. The principles of modeling, simulation and controls of power systems with solid oxide fuel cells are presented and discussed. Authors provide theoretical background of the technology followed by the essential insights into the integrated power systems. Selected aspects of the design, construction and operation of power units in range from single kilowatts to hundreds of kilowatts are presented. Finally, the book reports the selected studies on prototype systems which have been constructed in Europe.

The book discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of operation of power generators with solid oxide fuel cells including fabrication of cells, design of stacks, system modeling, simulation of stationary and non-stationary operation of systems, fuel preparation and controls.

About the Author

Dr. Jakub Kupecki is Head of the Department of High Temperature Electrochemical Processes (HiTEP) at the Institute of Power Engineering, Warsaw, Poland. He graduated from Warsaw University of Technology (MSc, BSc) and University of Iceland (MSc). After receiving the diploma from Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley he obtained PhD from Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology. Dr. Kupecki has participated in more than 30 R&D projects as principal investigator, project manager and task leader. He is the author and co-author of more than 100 publications and conference presentations, 5 patents and patent applications related to the high temperature fuel cells. In 2016 Dr. Kupecki received the Fulbright Senior Award sponsored by the US Department of State and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Poland.