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