Projects

Projects

HyInnoLyze2

Analysis of dynamics and degradation in next-generation scaled PEM electrolyzers

Approach
  • Modeling and simulation of direct connection PEM-EL and buffer storage (battery & H₂-tank)
  • Development & testing of a DC-DC converter
  • Analysing corrosion stability and degradation in cells

HyInnoNets2

Development of coated and fiber-reinforced, embrittlement-resistant pipelines for hydrogen transport

Approach
  • Pipes made from fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP):
  • Material development and process parameters
  • Weldless joining technology
  • Hydrogen permeation barrier by high-speed laser cladding:
  • Development of the necessary optics & process development for internal coating

HyInnoSep2

Low-maintenance electrochemical hydrogen compression

Approach
  • Scaling of the materials from phase 1, further development on a laboratory scale
  • Development and construction of the pilot compressors (400 cm²)
  • Develop operating strategy and assess ageing
  • Testing the pilot plant in natural gas and hygas (H2, CO2, CH4)

HyInnoHECC

Coupling hydrogen evolution with direct air capture (DAC) for CO₂ removal from air

Approach
  • Analysis and modification of the bipolar membrane and reactor design on lab scale
  • Development and analysis of a cathode for hydrogen evolution reaction in neutral medium with additives
  • Dynamic modeling for sector coupling
  • Piloting and ramp-up by Greenlyte Carbon Technologies GmbH for commercialization 

HyInnoSys2

Market preparation, hydrogen ecosystem,
technology and knowledge transfer

Approach
  • Develop viable business models and identify market introduction processes
  • Analysis of the actors in the ecosystem, user acceptance of hydrogen technology
  • Regulatory design of hydrogen-centred energy markets
  • Techno-economic system analysis
  • Derivation of future scenarios and implications for the coordination and development of hydrogen ecosystems

HyInnoAEM

Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolysis with integrated electrodes and an innovative stack-design

Approach
  • Innovative stack design
  • Simplified stack assembly:
    Use of adhesives and glues for bonding and sealing
  • Suitable adhesives for stable operation in 1 M KOH
  • 3D-electrodes prepared by electrochemical activation of different expanded meshes
  • Benchmarking to commercial systems

HyInnoICE2

Highly innovative exhaust gas aftertreatment concepts for dynamically operated hydrogen combustion engines up to the detection limit

Approach
  • Fundamental investigation of the combustion process
  • Functional development of hydrogen-specific functionalities and calibration of the engine
  • Integration into a vehicle and testing of functionality
  • Investigation of the tank system

HyInnoBurn2

Technology demonstration of hydrogen industrial gas burners in steel production

Approach
  • Experimental characterization of hydrogen flames
  • CFD & flame simulations
  • Automated design generation
  • Production through additive manufacturing

HyInnoSOC2

Holistic development of rSOCs and rSOC test benches up to the practical evaluation

Approach
  • Analysis of application cases and delivery scenarios
  • Fuel processor system for variable gas composition
  • Operating and control concepts
  • Determination of the gas composition
  • System tests
  • Market studies

HyInnoLyze

Dynamics, coupled systems and H2 storage

Approach
  • Modelling PEMEL & intermediate H2 storage systems
  • Analysis of interconnection variations of PEMEL systems, intermediate storages, and power electronics
  • Analysis of dynamic behavior in coupled systems and components
  • Corrosion and stability tests

HyInnoNets

Enabling transmission networks for H2 operation

Approach
  • Fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) pipelines:
  • Material development & process parameters
  • Hydrogen permeation barrier coating by EHLA:
  • Development of necessary optics & process development
  • Coating of FRP pipelines

HyInnoSep

Separation modules purify variable hydrogen/natural gas mixtures

Approach
  • Scaling of the materials from phase 1, further component development on a laboratory scale
  • Development and construction of the pilot compressors (400 cm²)
  • Develop operating strategy and assess ageing
  • Testing the pilot plant in natural gas and hygas (H, CO, CH)

HyInnoTank

Low-maintenance, mobile high pressure tanks

Approach
  • Sensor choice and integration
  • Sensor testing
  • Analysis on pre-damaged tanks
  • Investigation of burst pressures and failure characteristics
  • Validation of the methods

HyInnoPEM

Innovative control, Extended lifetime

Approach
  • Test bench construction & identification measurements
  • Fuel Cell system & degradation model development
  • Development & validation of a model predictive control
  • SoH prediction and TCO analysis

HyInnoSOFC

High-temperature fuel cells with flexible fuel utilization for self-sufficient energy supply

Approach
  • Analysis of application cases and delivery scenarios
  • Fuel processor system for variable gas composition
  • Operating and control concepts
  • Determination of the gas composition
  • System tests
  • Market studies

HyInnoICE

Demonstrator vehicle with a highly Innovative H2 combustion engine

Approach
  • Fundamental research on the combustion processes
  • Functional development and calibration
  • Vehicle integration and testing
  • Study of novel fuel systems

HyInnoBurn

Industrial gas burner development for natural gas-hydrogen mixtures

Approach
  • Experimental characterization of hydrogen flames
  • CFD simulations
  • Algorithmic topology optimization
  • Production by additive manufacturing

HyInnoChem

Hydrogen peroxide and methanol synthesis using green hydrogen

Approach
  • Multifunctional catalysts for adaptable synthesis
  • Electrode, membrane and reactor development for highly concentrated and pure H2O2
  • Model-based optimization of dynamic operation & LCA

HyInnoCells

Production of electrochemical cells

Approach
  • Additive layer manufacturing using expanded metal grids
  • Non-noble metal, inexpensive coatings
  • Electrochemical testing
  • Analysis of the potential for serial production and transfer to fuel cells

HyInnoSys

Market preparation, Hydrogen Ecosystem,
technology and knowledge transfer

Approach
  • Develop viable business models and identify market introduction processes
  • Analysis of the actors in the ecosystem, user acceptance of hydrogen technology
  • Regulatory design of hydrogen-centred energy markets
  • Techno-economic system analysis
  • Derivation of future scenarios and implications for the coordination and development of hydrogen ecosystems