MAGISTRI L.

The aim of this paper is the analysis of a turbocharged Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system considering the influence of fuel composition variation. This is an innovative system layout based on the coupling of an SOFC stack with a turbocharger. The SOFC pressurization carried out with a turbocharger instead of a microturbine is a solution to...

The aim of this paper is the analysis of a turbocharged Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) system considering the influence of fuel composition variation. This is an innovative system layout based on the coupling of an SOFC stack with a turbocharger. The SOFC pressurization carried out with a turbocharger instead of a microturbine is a solution to...

This paper presents a design model of a turbocharged solid oxide fuel cell system fueled by biogas. The aim of this plant layout is the development of a low-cost solution considering the coupling of the solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) with a low-cost machine such as a turbocharger (instead of a microturbine). The whole system model calculates the...

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Pressurized Polymeric Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) systems are growing among electrical power generation systems, as a zero-emissions technology. In this framework, the University of Genoa have been modelling an innovative concept for the application of low-temperature fuel cells. A turbocharged proton exchange membrane fuel cell...

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In this paper, two different power-to-fuel solutions for sustainable fuel synthesis are investigated from the energetic, environmental, and economic standpoints. Both the solutions consider a pressurized PEM electrolysis section, fed by renewable sources, where high purity green Hydrogen is produced. Then, two separate processes are...

This paper aims to present a feasibility study of an innovative plant for methanol synthesis from carbon dioxide and hydrogen, produced by water electrolyser fed by renewable electrical energy. The analysis aims to examine a methanol production plant, based on 1MW of installed electrolyser, from both the management and economic standpoints: the...

This paper aims to study the application of distributed generation technologies on a naval energy system, investigating the best operating strategy for energy management throughout an annual load profile. The thermo-economic analysis is performed considering electrical and thermal load demands referred to hotel and service loads of a cruise...

In this paper, a thermo-economic analysis concerning a methanol production plant is performed. In particular, this study was developed with the aim of evaluating the opportunity and viability of obtaining methanol from the chemical reaction between recycled CO2, emitted from a fossil-fuel power station, and hydrogen produced by water...

In this paper, green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis and its conversion into three alternative fuels, such as methane, methanol, and ammonia, are considered. The four different Power-to-Fuel solutions are investigated and compared from both the technical and economic points of view aiming at providing a comprehensive overview of the...

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) systems are one of the most promising technologies for the decarbonization of the transportation and power sectors, thanks to their high efficiency, fast dynamics, and use of hydrogen as fuel. This article investigates the dynamics of an innovative layout based on the integration of two PEMFC stacks...

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This manuscript presents a clean energy solution for marine applications, investigating both the choice of the most promising production and storage technologies and, in a second step, the best operational management in order to satisfy a ship's energy demand. The case study subject of the analysis is a ferry, with a capacity up to 200 people,...

A dynamic solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) model was integrated with other system components (i.e., reformer, anodic off-gas burner, anodic ejector) to build a system model that can simulate the time response of the anode side of an integrated 250 kW pressurized SOFC hybrid system. After model description and data on previous validation work, this...

In this paper, the authors present an innovative approach to compare the most promising innovative technologies for energy production and storage for maritime applications. The developed algorithm, which include a large database built with market and literature data, compares several possible solutions, including innovative ones, from the...

This paper aims to present a thermo-economic approach for methanol production comparing different renewable energy sources. In this study, the methanol is produced from the CO2 hydrogenation in a pressurized reactor; two different plant configurations are analyzed: in the first carbon dioxide is obtained from biogas upgrade, while in the second...