Thermodynamic investigation of the efficiency of ammonia-powered marine solid oxide fuel cells with gas turbine.

Improvement of marine power plants includes increasing their efficiency and drastically reducing emissions of pollutants, which involves transitioning to carbon-free fuels. This article discusses the evolution of a marine power system designed for decarbonization, utilizing ammonia and comprising solid oxide fuel cells with a gas turbine. To enhance efficiency, the system incorporates a steam supply into the fuel burning device of a gas turbine.