4E evaluation and optimization of a hybrid CCHP system integrated PEM fuel cell and adsorption chiller
Xukai Hou,
Rongfeng Sun,
Jikai Huang,
Wenguang Geng,
Xiaoyan Li and
Xiaotong Zhang
Renewable Energy, 2024, vol. 231, issue C
Abstract:
In order to promote the sustainable development of green energy, this study developed a hybrid combined cooling, heating and power system primarily consisting of proton exchange membrane fuel cells and an adsorption chiller. The system is designed to provide both power generation and heating, while also offering cooling capabilities. Initially, the models of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack and adsorption chiller were rigorously validated against experimental data, showcasing remarkable consistency with discrepancies below 3.5 %. Subsequently, the investigation delved into the influence of operational parameters for the proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack and adsorption chiller on various performance. These metrics encompassed energy efficiency, exergy efficiency, annual costs, and annual greenhouse gas reduction. Finally, the NSGA-II optimization algorithm was employed to perform multi-objective optimization on the system. The outcomes demonstrated that, in comparison to the initial configuration, the optimized system achieved a 22.51 % reduction in annual greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously enhancing energy efficiency by 14.72 %, exergy efficiency by 0.34 %, cooling power by 3.14 %, and heating power by 42.63 %. Moreover, the annual cost experienced a substantial decrease of 69.86 %.
Keywords: PEM fuel cell; Combined cooling; Heating and power; 4E (energy, exergy, economic, and environment); Multi-objective optimization; NSGA-II (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2024.120981
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