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A hybrid power generation system: solar‐driven Rankine engine–hydrogen storage
Author(s) -
Yang WenJei,
Kuo ChuanHsien,
Aydin Orhan
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.744
Subject(s) - rankine cycle , degree rankine , solar energy , electricity generation , organic rankine cycle , heliostat , process engineering , energy storage , automotive engineering , solar power , engineering , nuclear engineering , mechanical engineering , power (physics) , electrical engineering , waste heat , physics , heat exchanger , thermodynamics
This paper reports on the feasibility of a hybrid power generation system consisting of a solar energy‐driven Rankine engine and a hydrogen storage unit. Solar energy, the power for the hybrid system, is converted into electrical power through a combination of a solar collector, a tracking device to maintain proper orientation with the sun and a Rankine cycle engine driving an electrical power generator. Excess electricity is utilized to produce hydrogen for storage through electrolysis of water. At the solar down time, the stored hydrogen can be used to produce high‐quality steam in an aphodid burner to operate a turbine and with a field modulated generator to supplement electric power. Case studies are carried out on the optimum configuration of the hybrid system satisfying the energy demand. A numerical example based on the actual measured solar input is also included to demonstrate the design potential. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.