Modeling a novel design of multi-generation package based on the PEM fuel cell

A novel design of multi-generation package based on the PEM fuel cell and Maisotsenko cycle is proposed and analyzed in detail. This package consists of the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell stack، novel dew point indirect evaporative cooling system (Maisotsenko cycle)، heating coil، heat storage tank and the backup boiler. This package is capable of producing electricity، water and space heating as well as indirect evaporative cooling. The system performance is evaluated through the steady-state mathematical models and thermodynamic laws. Using the Matlab and EES software the results are presented in the form of Tables and Figures. Energy and exergy analyses revealed the fuel cell stack efficiency، heating and cooling cogeneration efficiency and the package multi-generation efficiency. The results indicate that، the actual output power and voltage from the PEM fuel cell stack are 3307 W and 0. 6787 V، respectively.