Dynamic Operation of Low-Temperature Electrolyzer Systems in Modular Large-Scale Chemical Plants

As one of the main contributors to the greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, the reduction of emissions in chemical industry is indispensable. The production of hydrogen from renewable energy sources using water electrolysis can contribute to this goal. However, the dynamic character of renewable energy sources leads to major challenges regarding the dynamic operation of the production process. Here, a model of a modular low-temperature electrolyzer plant is presented. The effect of available time resolution of the source electricity as well as the impact of the integration time step is studied. With the presented model the positive effect of load-dependent operation of modular electrolyzer plants with fluctuating availability of source electricity on the total hydrogen output is demonstrated.