Direct coal fuel cells (DCFC). The ultimate approach for a sustainable coal energy generation

An alternative for electrical energy generation from coal is presented in this article. The RFCS project "Efficient conversion of coal to electricity: direct coal fuel cells (DCFC)" is currently investigating the advantages associated to the technology. To wit: a high energetic efficiency...

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Autores: Arenillas de la Puente, Ana, Menéndez Díaz, José Ángel, Marnellos, G.E., Konsolakis, Michalis, Kyriakou, V., Kammer, K. Kammer, Jiang, C., Chien, A., Irvine, J.T.S.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2013
País:España
Institución:Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
Repositorio:DIGITAL.CSIC. Repositorio Institucional del CSIC
OAI Identifier:oai:digital.csic.es:10261/89039
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10261/89039
Access Level:acceso abierto
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Sumario:An alternative for electrical energy generation from coal is presented in this article. The RFCS project "Efficient conversion of coal to electricity: direct coal fuel cells (DCFC)" is currently investigating the advantages associated to the technology. To wit: a high energetic efficiency and very low emissions of pollutants. In the midterm report of the project it is shown how the characteristics of the coals used are a key in the behavior and durability of the cell. It seems that coals with high reactivity and low ash content are desirable. Furthermore, the addition of certain catalysts may be important to promote in situ gasification of carbon. Currently the work is centered in the upscaling and developments on sealing, interconnections and fuel feeding systems.

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