Modularization approach for large-scale electrolysis systems: a review

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Abstract

According to the current state of research and development, it is not possible to build a gigawatt electrolysis system with one single electrolysis stack. To achieve larger capacities, a numbering-up of the stacks and corresponding adjacent systems must take place. This is where modularization can contribute. To identify a functional decomposition into modules for each system, the literature was searched for PFDs (Process Flow Diagram) and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram). The PFDs and P&IDs found were compared per electrolysis technology to create a generic PFD in each case. This was submitted to experts within the VDMA Power-to-X for Applications (P2X4A) platform for verification and revised according to the information provided by the experts. The results is a generic module decomposition for each technology, Alcaline Electrolysis-AEL, Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolysis-PEMEL and High Temperature Electrolysis-HTEL.

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1208-1224
Number of pages17
JournalSustainable energy & fuels
Volume8
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 22 Feb 2024
Peer-reviewedYes

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ORCID /0000-0003-3954-7786/work/154741046
ORCID /0000-0001-5165-4459/work/154741694
Scopus 85185810714

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