Projects
Projects
HyInnoLyze2
Dynamics and Degradation in PEM Electrolyzer
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
Enabling gas distribution networks for H₂ 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
Hydrogen Evolution coupled with DAC
Approach
- Complementary to the NRW funding programmes EFRE Grüne Gründungen (prototype construction DAC) and EFRE Energie.In.NRW (DAC-2-E-Methane)
- Expertise in reactor construction, laboratory-scale tests and modelling at AVT
- Piloting by NRW-based start-up Greenlyte Carbon Technologies (GCT)
- Planned commercialisation by 2026/27
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
Development of a new AEM Electrolysis with Integrated Electrodes and Innocative 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
Demonstrator vehicle with a highly Innovative H2 combustion engine
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
Industrial gas burner development for natural gas-hydrogen mixtures
Approach
- Experimental characterization of hydrogen flames
- CFD & flame simulations
- Automated design generation
- Production through additive manufacturing
HyInnoSOC2
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