Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) characteristics, technologies and economic analysis: Review

Authors

  • Wirungrong Sangarunlert School of Renewable Energy Technology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
  • Sukruedee Suhchai School of Renewable Energy Technology, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
  • Adisak Nathakaranakule School of Energy, Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok 10140, Thailand

Keywords:

Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC), fuel cell technology, Economic analysis

Abstract

The MCFC seems a valid alternative to the traditional plant. MCFC power plants are prime candidates for the utilization of fossil based fuels to generate high efficiency ultra clean power. Largescale commercialization, especially in the distributed generation and cogeneration market, remains a possibility. However, fuel cells are considerably more expensive than comparable conventional technologies and therefore a careful analysis of economics must be taken. In general, the use of a fuel cell at this facility would not be economically feasible at this time. But, a parametric study was conducted to determine scenarios including variation in electric and natural gas rates along with reduced installation costs.

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Sangarunlert, W., Suhchai, S., & Nathakaranakule, A. (2014). Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) characteristics, technologies and economic analysis: Review. Journal of Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Technology, 3(2), 39–48. Retrieved from https://ph01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/RAST/article/view/26073

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2008): July - December 2008

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