PROJECTS
HyInnoSep
Separation modules purify variable hydrogen/natural gas mixtures
Approach
- Anode catalyst development to avoid poisoning
- Module design and testing under industrial conditions
- Dynamic operation and cleaning steps
- Modell-based process analysis, optimization and LCA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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