Numerical design and optimization of an ammonia-fueled solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) combined heat and power system for urban heating stations

Key Points

• Optimized ammonia-fueled solid oxide fuel cells showed enhanced efficiency for urban heating applications.
• The system achieved a notable increase in performance, reaching a 30% output improvement under specified conditions.
• Numerical design methods were applied to evaluate performance across multiple operational scenarios over a three-month period.
• These findings highlight the potential of ammonia as a renewable energy source in urban heating environments.