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Molten carbonate fuel cell: An experimental analysis of a 1kW system fed by landfill gas

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  • Buonomano, Annamaria
  • Calise, Francesco
  • Ferruzzi, Gabriele
  • Palombo, Adolfo

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In this paper the results of an on-site experimental analysis carried out on a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) fed by different fuels (hydrogen, landfill gas and different mixtures of them) are presented. The examined MCFC is one of the experimental devices of an innovative power plant located at the urban landfill of Giugliano in Campania (Naples, Italy). Here, electricity is produced through four cogenerative reciprocating engines and one cogenerative gas turbine fed by landfill gas, operating since 2003. At the same site, two different fuel cells are installed for scientific purposes.

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  • Buonomano, Annamaria & Calise, Francesco & Ferruzzi, Gabriele & Palombo, Adolfo, 2015. "Molten carbonate fuel cell: An experimental analysis of a 1kW system fed by landfill gas," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 140(C), pages 146-160.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:140:y:2015:i:c:p:146-160
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2014.11.044
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