【Ten Years of Great Progress in Chemical Engineering Technology】Between 2010 and 2023, CNPC successfully developed the first kilowatt-class SOFC combined heat and power system

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Ten years of rapid development in chemical engineering technology – praising the prosperity and strength of modern China. This is just a starting point; more participation from everyone will make things even more lively. Haichuan becomes even better with your involvement; we welcome everyone to take an active part in the forum discussions. The fragrance of rice flowers in August ------------------------------------------- Recently, the Petrochemical Research Institute successfully developed China National Petroleum Corporation’s first kilowatt-class solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) combined heat and power system, achieving a power generation efficiency of ≥40%, a steam production efficiency of ≥25%, and an overall heat and power efficiency of ≥80%. This system has been successfully commissioned and has been operating stably for over 1000 hours. It is also the first domestic SOFC CHP system that enables efficient power generation, co-generation of steam, and long-term stable operation. SOFC technology exhibits good synergy with China National Petroleum Corporation’s business in various applications such as distributed cogeneration, off-grid power supply in specific scenarios, and carbon reduction in the refining industry. For example, in the context of carbon reduction in the refining industry, refinery hydrogen and hydrocarbon resources such as by-product hydrogen, catalytic dry gas, and hydrogenated dry gas can be utilized to generate electricity efficiently while producing high-temperature steam, thereby increasing the electrification level of refining companies and reducing the carbon emissions associated with energy use. In line with the plans outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Petrochemical Research Institute has identified this as an important area for research and application in the field of hydrogen energy, aiming to leverage its interconnected capabilities with other forms of energy such as hydrogen, electricity, and heat, thereby supporting the green and low-carbon development of China’s petroleum industry.