SOFC System Demonstratin with EBZ IDM

The EBZ Research & Demonstration Module (IDM) includes one or two Integrated Stack Modules (ISM) of Staxera together with a fully functional SOFC demonstration system based on natural gas. The fuel is processed with steam reforming in order to maximize electrical efficiencies.

The unit can be operated in a manual or semi-automated mode in order to provide full access to all operational states. It includes an extended set of sensors to show the main process variables in all points of the system. Thereby, maximal knowledge of the operation of SOFC stacks and systems is gained.

SOFC system research and demonstration

• Demonstration of the capability of a full SOFC system (generation of electricity and heat)
• Investigation of the behaviour of systems in long-term or under load-cycling
• Testing and optimisation of control strategies
• Coupling of a SOFC system with auxiliary boilers, sorption cooling systems, steam generators, ...
• Validation of stack operation in a real system environment

Main components

• Steam reformer
• Heat exchangers (air preheater, gas preheater)
• Start-up and afterburner
• Evaporator for steam and autothermal reforming
• Exhaust gas cooler
• Electronic load or inverter
• Blowers, shut-off and flow control valves
• Water pumpExtended set of sensor equipment
• Complete test environment