Residential Fuel Cell Demonstration Handbook: National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Cooperative Research Network

Torrero, E. ; McClelland, R.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: 30 Direct Energy Conversion;    Manufacturers;    Fuel Cell;    Grid Independent;    Electric Load;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15000844
RP-ID  :  NREL/SR-560-32455
RP-ID  :  AC36-99-GO10337
RP-ID  :  15000844

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report is a guide for rural electric cooperatives engaged in field testing of equipment and in assessing related application and market issues. Dispersed generation and its companion fuel cell technology have attracted increased interest by rural electric cooperatives and their customers. In addition, fuel cells are a particularly interesting source because their power quality, efficiency, and environmental benefits have now been coupled with major manufacturer development efforts. The overall effort is structured to measure the performance, durability, reliability, and maintainability of these systems, to identify promising types of applications and modes of operation, and to assess the related prospect for future use. In addition, technical successes and shortcomings will be identified by demonstration participants and manufacturers using real-world experience garnered under typical operating environments.