Operation and Control of Hybrid Power Systems

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Program:
INTEGRATE
Award:
$3,090,000
Location:
Morgantown, West Virginia
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
08/21/2018 - 12/31/2024
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Technology Description:

The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) will simulate 2 different 100 kW-scale natural gas-fueled hybrid system configurations. These hybrid systems couple a solid oxide fuel cell stack with either a gas turbine or an internal combustion engine. In these simulations, NETL will use its cyber-physical system, in which the “cyber” fuel cell model is coupled with a physical turbine or engine to determine optimal system architectures, including equipment sizing and reforming method and extent. NETL will also design, build, and test multivariable control loops to optimize system efficiency for both hybrid cycles. The objective is robust and stable performance at base-load operation and disturbance rejection during load transients and other dynamic events. NETL will also serve in an advisory role for the Phase 2 system teams.

Potential Impact:

The INTEGRATE program is developing a new class of distributed and ultra-efficient (>70%) fuel to electric power conversion systems for commercial and industrial customers.

Security:

Distributed electrical generation systems can produce highly reliable and resilient electric power supplies.

Environment:

High electric efficiency and decreased reliance on combustion would result in lower greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions. These systems also provide the opportunity for faster and more economically viable transition to a carbon neutral power generation sector.

Economy:

High efficiency and the avoidance of electric grid transmission and distribution costs offer the potential for lower-cost electric power.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. William Horak
Project Contact:
Dr. David Tucker
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
David.Tucker@netl.doe.gov

Partners

Ames National Laboratory

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Release Date:
07/26/2017