The Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) fuel cell evaluation program
1992; Elsevier BV; Volume: 37; Issue: 1-2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/0378-7753(92)80066-k
ISSN1873-2755
Autores Tópico(s)Fuel Cells and Related Materials
ResumoThe Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has promoted the development of fuel cells for individual suppliers for installation in buildings having a large heat demand, and for dispersed power sources in re-developed urban areas, utilizing advanced technology associated with phosphoric acid fuel cells. In demonstration testing of two 200 kW water-cooled plants for individual supply, the power generation performance and operating characteristics as a co-generation system are being assessed. Furthermore, construction of an 11 MW fuel cell plant for regional supply was completed. This was followed by the PAC (process and control) test, which led to successfully achieving the plant's rated power output. Although there are some obstacles to be overcome, the present demonstration tests clearly indicate the high potential of fuel cells for full-fledged commercial use. This paper presents an outline of these tests and the interim evaluation results.
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