Assessment of Packaged PEM Fuel Cell CHP Systems

Authors

  • Peter Armstrong aci fic Northwest National Laboratory
  • Greg Sullivan aci fic Northwest National Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2122

Abstract

Packaged fuel cell systems are technically attractive for distributed
generation because they are very ef ficient, quiet, and have the potential
for very low waste-stream emissions. Packaged fuel cell systems have
been commercially available for about 10 years. Although still expen-
sive, the cost, reliability, and performance of these systems have been
improving steadily. This document describes the technology, its applica-
tion niche, and what a potential user needs to consider when making
procurement decisions

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Author Biographies

Peter Armstrong, aci fic Northwest National Laboratory

Peter Armstrong, Ph.D ., is currently a Senior Research Engineer at
the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. His research interests include
data-driven models for optimal control and fault detection in buildings
and thermo fluid processes and measurement and analysis techniques
for estimating process parameters in the lab and in field installations.
Current applications include both vapor-compression and air-side sorp-
tion- or evaporation-based cooling equipment with particular focus on
fans, pumps and motors used in such equipment. Peter earned his Ph.D.
from MIT. He may be reached at peter.armstrong@pnl.gov.

Greg Sullivan, aci fic Northwest National Laboratory

Greg Sullivan, P.E., C.E.M ., is a Senior Research Engineer at the
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where he has worked for the
past 12 years. His research interests include resource efficiency, end-use
metering, and technology evaluation. He holds his B.S. in Physics from
the University of Oregon, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon
State University, and M.S. in Building Engineering from MIT. Greg is a
registered Professional Engineer in the state of Washington and a Certi-
fied Energy Manager. Greg may be contacted at gp.sullivan@pnl.gov

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Published

2006-03-16

How to Cite

Armstrong, P. ., & Sullivan, G. . (2006). Assessment of Packaged PEM Fuel Cell CHP Systems. Distributed Generation &Amp; Alternative Energy Journal, 21(2), 25–46. https://doi.org/10.13052/dgaej2156-3306.2122

Issue

2006: Vol 21 Iss 2

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Articles