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Evaluation tool for selection and optimization of hydrogen demonstration projects
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ECN
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1998
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ECN-RX--97-073
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Article (scientific)
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8
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Published in: Paper, presented at the Hypothesis II conference, held in Grimstad, Norway, 18-22 August 1997 (), , , Vol., p.-.
Abstract:
As part of the International Energy Agency Hydrogen ImplementingAgreement, an evaluation tool to assist in the design, operation, and
optimization of hydrogen demonstration facilities is under joint development.
Using commercially available software (ASPEN Plus), this tool is being
designed to provide a comprehensive database or library of component models
and an integrating platform through which these models may be linked. This
tool, in conjunction with data collection, will be used to develop design
guidelines for integrated demonstrations. Component models are included in
the initial test platform, including several production, storage, transport,
and end-use modules. Production models include biomass gasification and
pyrolysis, natural gas steam reforming, and water electrolysis. Storage
technologies consist of metal hydrides, chemical hydrides, liquefaction, and
compressed gas. Transport models include high and low pressure pipelines,
truck transport, and a refueling station. End-use technology models include
several types of fuel cells and a gas turbine. It is anticipated that users
of this tool will select production, storage, transport-distribution, and
end-use models from the library of component models, or will use one or more
of their own models in conjunction with the library models. Component models
are then linked, using the integrating platform, into an overall hydrogen
system. Situational analyses of two potential integrated hydrogen
demonstrations were performed to illustrate the use of this tool.
Configuration and selection of the subsystems are addressed in the context of
the design of a hydrogen demonstration facility. 1 tab.
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