Activities

To achieve the scientific objectives outlined, the primary activities will include:

1. Screening and Boundary Condition Determination: Evaluating various island conditions to establish the basic boundary conditions, such as demand profiles for electricity, heat, and refrigeration. These profiles will serve as the foundation for the design process.

2. SOFC-MGT Testing and Optimization: Conducting tests and optimizing the operation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) combined with Micro Gas Turbines (MGT) under various conditions, including different loads and fuel types (such as varying natural gas qualities and biogas).

3. SOFC Modeling and Thermal Cycle Calculation: Developing models and performing thermal cycle calculations for the following configurations:

   • Triple Cycle Concept: Achieving the highest efficiency in electricity generation by integrating SOFC, MGT, and Steam Turbines (ST).
   • Poly-Generation Concept: Maximizing efficiency in combined power and heat generation to meet process heat demands, drinking water production, and refrigeration on islands using absorption chillers. This modeling will focus on using different feedstock fuels and optimizing operational parameters (e.g., in the reformer) for best performance.

4. Reverse Mode Modeling (SOEC): Modeling the Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) for hydrogen production and storage is another crucial activity.