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Life cycle assessment and exergoeconomic analysis of the multi-generation system based on fuel cell for methanol, power, and heat production

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  • Mehrpooya, Mehdi
  • Ansarinasab, Hojat
  • Mousavi, Seyed Ali

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The main purpose of present investigation is to evaluate a multi-generation process by Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and exergoeconomic analysis methods. This integrated system is composed of Methanol Synthesis Process, Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC), and Combined Heat and Power system.

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  • Mehrpooya, Mehdi & Ansarinasab, Hojat & Mousavi, Seyed Ali, 2021. "Life cycle assessment and exergoeconomic analysis of the multi-generation system based on fuel cell for methanol, power, and heat production," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 172(C), pages 1314-1332.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:renene:v:172:y:2021:i:c:p:1314-1332
    DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2021.03.111
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