Abstract
Solid oxide cell-based electrolysis (SOEC) systems are being considered for hydrogen production due to their potential for high efficiencies and for their integrability with base load power generation systems when operated in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) mode. However, a cost prohibitive combination of SOFC power systems and SOEC systems may be required to operate the plant flexibly to produce a combination of H2 and power on-demand. A single (consequently less expensive) reversible SOFC/SOEC system, on the other hand, poses technological challenges related to the on demand switching between power and H2 production. This report provides a high-level technical assessment of a novel SOFC based H2 production concept that averts the potential drawbacks of the SOEC systems. The novel concept combines the advantages of steam-reforming of natural gas to produce H2 with the high efficiency power generation capabilities of a SOFC in a single package.
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