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 (H₂, CO₂, CH₄)

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