Chp System Data: fuel cell specs
pemfc operating temp to sofc size
CHP (combined heat and power) system reference data from ASHRAE 2020 Ch.7 — CHP efficiency metrics, boiler heat recovery factors, grid electrical efficiency references, reciprocating engine sizing, exhaust pipe sizing, gas fuel line pressures, engine room ventilation, maintenance intervals, fuel cell technology comparison, theoretical steam rates, steam turbine governor classes, heat recovery temperature ranges, engine exhaust properties, and engine-driven chiller COP
| parameter type | parameter id | description | unit | value max | value min | value text |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fuel cell specs | pemfc operating temp | Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) — average operating temperature | F | — | — | 200 |
| fuel cell specs | pemfc size | Proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) — power output size range | kW | 250 | 0.5 | — |
| fuel cell specs | sofc efficiency hhv | Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) — electrical efficiency range (HHV basis) | fraction | 0.54 | 0.4 | — |
| fuel cell specs | sofc efficiency lhv | Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) — electrical efficiency range (LHV basis) | fraction | 0.6 | 0.45 | — |
| fuel cell specs | sofc operating temp | Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) — average operating temperature | F | — | — | 1800 |
| fuel cell specs | sofc size | Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) — power output size range | kW | 10,000 | 1 | — |
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