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ENCIT 2018
Brazilian Congress of Thermal Sciences and Engineering
REVIEW ON MARKET TRENDS AND SYNGAS USABILITY IN FUEL CELLS
Submission Author:
Guilherme Santos , SC
Co-Authors:
Guilherme Santos, Evandro Cardozo da Silva, Lauber Martins, Elaine Virmond, Elise Watzko
Presenter: Guilherme Santos
doi://10.26678/ABCM.ENCIT2018.CIT18-0453
Abstract
The ever-growing demand for energy and the current need for alternative ways to generate electricity has led to the implementation of new technologies in the present scenario. In this context, fuel cells have risen as both efficient and clean technology for energy generation. Although it is desired to use pure hydrogen as fuel for fuel cells, it is difficult to obtain hydrogen in its purest form. An alternative is found in gasification and syngas product. The present work aims to review latest research on gasification gas product, or syngas, quality, and understand what contaminants would affect the fuel cell performance addressing the its requirements when running using syngas. It is shown that coal and biomass feedstocks can be very attractive for hydrogen production, showing a growing trend for applications for renewable energy generation. Finally, it is crucial to invest in research and development to make possible to use syngas affordably and efficiently, improving fuel cell performance and the sustainability of the processes involved.
Keywords
coal gasification, Biomass gasification, Syngas, fuel cells, market trends
