Analysis and assessment of a continuous-type hybrid photoelectrochemical system for hydrogen production

作者：Acar Canan^*; Dincer Ibrahim

来源：International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39(28): 15362-15372.

DOI：10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.07.146

• Hydrogen production
• Photoelectrochemical system
• Solar energy
• Efficiency

In this study, we conceptually develop and thermodynamically analyze a new continuous-type hybrid system for hydrogen production which photoelectrochemically splits water and performs chloralkali electrolysis. The system has a potential to produce hydrogen efficiently, at low cost, and in an environmentally benign way by maximizing the utilized solar spectrum and converting the byproducts into useful industrial commodities. Furthermore, by using electrodes as electron donors to drive photochemical hydrogen production, the hybrid system minimizes potential pollutant emissions. The products of the hybrid system are hydrogen, chlorine and sodium hydroxide, all of which are desired industrial commodities. The system production yield and efficiencies are investigated based on an operation temperature range of 20 degrees C-80 degrees C. A maximum energy efficiency of 42% is achieved between the temperatures of 40 degrees C and 50 degrees C.

• 出版日期2014-9-23