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High-efficiency power production from natural gas with carbon capture |
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| Authors: | Thomas A Adams II |
| Affiliation: | Process Systems Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, United States |
| Abstract: | A unique electricity generation process uses natural gas and solid oxide fuel cells at high electrical efficiency (74%HHV) and zero atmospheric emissions. The process contains a steam reformer heat-integrated with the fuel cells to provide the heat necessary for reforming. The fuel cells are powered with H2 and avoid carbon deposition issues. 100% CO2 capture is achieved downstream of the fuel cells with very little energy penalty using a multi-stage flash cascade process, where high-purity water is produced as a side product. Alternative reforming techniques such as CO2 reforming, autothermal reforming, and partial oxidation are considered. The capital and energy costs of the proposed process are considered to determine the levelized cost of electricity, which is low when compared to other similar carbon capture-enabled processes. |
| Keywords: | ACES American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 ASU air separation unit ATR autothermal reforming CCS carbon capture and sequestration GT gas turbine HEN heat exchanger network HHV higher heating value HRSG heat recovery and steam generation IGCC integrated gasification combined cycle LCOE levelized cost of electricity NGCC natural gas combined cycle POX partial oxidation SOFC solid oxide fuel cell WGS water-gas-shift |
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