Three simulation models for molten carbonate fuel cells, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, and CO2 compression, developed by the British Geological Survey. The models enable investigation of fuel composition, design parameters, and process conditions on system performance and carbon capture efficiency. Key findings include the relationship between CO2 concentration in flue gas and the carbon capture factor.
Use Cases
- Analyze the impact of CO2 concentration in flue gas on fuel cell performance and the carbon capture factor using the MCFC model.
- Test H2/CO2 ratio and temperature conditions in the RWGS model to investigate effects on CO2 conversion.
- Modify the chain growth probability factor (α) in the FORTRAN calculator to examine changes in Fischer-Tropsch product distribution following the Anderson–Schulz–Flory model.
- Simulate multistage compression with intermediate cooling for liquefying a captured CO2 stream using the Aspen Plus compression model.
Strengths
- Models are built on established engineering platforms: COMSOL Multiphysics® and Aspen Plus.
- Includes a validated finding on the inverse relationship between fuel cell performance and carbon capture factor with increasing CO2.
- Allows user modification of key parameters like electrolyte thickness and chain growth probability for sensitivity analysis.
Limitations
- Dataset scope is limited to three specific simulation models without accompanying experimental or observational data.
- The Aspen Plus FT synthesis model applies a fixed chain growth probability factor (α=0.9) as a baseline, which may not represent all industrial conditions.
Provenance
- Source
- British Geological Survey (BGS)
- Collection Method
- Computational models developed in COMSOL Multiphysics® and Aspen Plus simulation software.
- Time Range
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- Freshness
- Last updated in March 2026.
- Geography
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