Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) as Part of CO2 Capture System

Concepts

• fuel cells
• sheffield
• national translational energy research centre
• molten carbonate fuel cell
• capture system
• carbon capture
• mini-grid system
• part of the equipment portfolio
• energy systems
• low carbon economy

Location

Translational Energy Research Centre at the University of Sheffield

Description

With co-funding from the European Regional Development Fund, the University of Sheffield is establishing a flagship national Translational Energy Research Centre (TERC) and is looking to procure and integrate into a mini-grid system a range of bioenergy and renewable energy generating equipment, Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), fuel cells and electrolysers. Carbon capture is a fundamental element in the transition to low carbon economy. Molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) technology is highly appealing: it does not only capture CO2 but also produces electrical energy at the same time. Furthermore, the high operating temperature (~600 ºC) enables MCFC to internally process a wide spectrum of fuel and flue gases. As part of the equipment portfolio, we are looking to procure an MCFC system capable of generating ≥ 30 kW. The MCFC system will support our extensive current and future research activities in low carbon energy generation, integrated energy systems and hydrogen economy.

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Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 31122100 - Fuel cells
• 71314000 - Energy and related services

Indicators

• Contract modified due to additional needs.

Legal Justification

At the time of contracting with the supplying company they believed it would be better for the University to procure services locally to allow for connection and full installation of the equipment. However, during the process of design of the system it became more and more apparent from both a technical and financial perspective, that the supplier is the only plausible contractor able to undertake this work. The original tender did include requirements for a turnkey solution.