A hybrid power generation system: solar-driven Rankine engine-hydrogen storage

YANG W., KUO C., Aydin O.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH, cilt.25, sa.12, ss.1107-1125, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 25 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/er.744.abs
  • Dergi Adı: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1107-1125
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This paper reports on the feasibility of a hybrid power generation system consisting of a solar energy-driven Rankine engine and a hydrogen storage unit. Solar energy, the power for the hybrid system, is converted into electrical power through a combination of a solar collector, a tracking device to maintain proper orientation with the sun and a Rankine cycle engine driving an electrical power generator. Excess electricity is utilized to produce hydrogen for storage through electrolysis of water. At the solar down time, the stored hydrogen can be used to produce high-quality steam in an aphodid burner to operate a turbine and with a field modulated generator to supplement electric power. Case studies are carried out on the optimum configuration of the hybrid system satisfying the energy demand. A numerical example based on the actual measured solar input is also included to demonstrate the design potential. Copyright (C) 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.