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Analysis of H2S-related short-term degradation and regeneration of anode- and electrolyte supported solid oxide fuel cells fueled with biomass steam gasifier product gas

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  • Pongratz, G.
  • Subotić, V.
  • Schroettner, H.
  • Hochenauer, C.
  • Skrzypkiewicz, M.
  • Kupecki, Jakub
  • Anca-Couce, A.
  • Scharler, R.

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Using solid oxide fuel cells in biomass gasification based combined heat and power production is a promising option to increase electrical efficiency of the system. For an economically viable design of gas cleaning units, fuel cell modules and further development of suitable degradation detection methods, information about the behavior of commercially available cell designs during short-term poisoning with H2S can be crucial. This work presents short-term degradation and regeneration analyses of industrial-relevant cell designs with different anode structure and sulfur tolerance fueled with synthetic product gas from wood steam gasification containing 1 to 10 ppmv of H2S at 750°C and 800°C. Full performance regeneration of both cell types was achieved in all operating points. The high H2O content and avoided fuel depletion may have contributed to a lower performance degradation and better regeneration of the cells. A strong influence of the catalytically active anode volume on poisoning and regeneration behavior was quantified, thereby outlining the importance of considering the anode structure besides the sulfur tolerance of the anode material. Hence, cells with less sulfur tolerant anode material but larger anode volume might outperform cells less sensitive to sulfur in the case of an early detection of a gas cleaning malfunction.

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  • Pongratz, G. & Subotić, V. & Schroettner, H. & Hochenauer, C. & Skrzypkiewicz, M. & Kupecki, Jakub & Anca-Couce, A. & Scharler, R., 2021. "Analysis of H2S-related short-term degradation and regeneration of anode- and electrolyte supported solid oxide fuel cells fueled with biomass steam gasifier product gas," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 218(C).
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:218:y:2021:i:c:s0360544220326633
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.119556
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