THE ULTRA-EFFICIENT FC-ICE HYBRID CYCLE WITH THERMOCHEMICAL RECOVERY OF THE WASTE HEAT - FINITE-TIME AND FINITE-SPEED THERMODYNAMICS ANALYSIS

David Diskin, Leonid Tartakovsky

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Abstract

Efficiency and power of the hybrid cycle combining fuel cell (FC) and internal combustion engine (ICE) was analyzed using finite-time and finite-speed thermodynamics (FTT and FST). The study shows that at high efficiencies beyond 70% the hybrid cycle has the potential of a significant power gain (up to 35%) over FC or ICE operation alone. Power-efficiency maps of the hybrid cycle are obtained for various conditions and properties of the selected FC and ICE. Thermochemical recuperation (TCR) was suggested for heat recovery from the FC & ICE, and onboard hydrogen production. TCR is found to be the favorite choice for waste heat recovery in the hybrid cycle. Vehicle weight, size and the travel range are functions of the specific power and the efficiency of the propulsion system. Hence, the results of the reported study are of high importance for transportation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of WHEC 2022 - 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference
Subtitle of host publicationBridging Continents by H2
EditorsIbrahim Dincer, Can Ozgur Colpan, Mehmet Akif Ezan
Pages919-921
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9786250008430
StatePublished - 2022
Event23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2, WHEC 2022 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 26 Jun 202230 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of WHEC 2022 - 23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2

Conference

Conference23rd World Hydrogen Energy Conference: Bridging Continents by H2, WHEC 2022
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period26/06/2230/06/22

Keywords

  • Combustion
  • Electrochemical reaction
  • Finite-speed thermodynamics
  • Finite-time thermodynamics
  • Fuel cell

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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