Description: Objective: The objective of the project is to design, micro-fabricate and test components for a miniaturised, integrated fuel processor for the conversion of methanol to clean, fuel cell-grade hydrogen for low-power (20-100 W(e)) electricity generation. The project will also develop a safe methanol container. For testing purposes, PEM fuel cells will be provided to the project by an EU industry specialised in this field which is however not a partner in the project. Finally, the project will deliver a safety and environmental impact study and (in the final year) a conceptual design plus working plan for the integration of the individual reactors into an integrated fuel processor, intended to be executed in a follow-up project. The project aim is to create (technology for) an innovative alternative to battery packs, and to expand the range of applicability of PEM fuel cells, by providing an alternative to hydrogen storage in metal hydrides. Compared to both these alternatives, the increase in energy to weight ratio is 5-10, making it an environmentally sound alternative with a clear advantage to the future customer. Description of work: In carrying out the project, the technological lead of companies and organisations in EU countries in the areas of microtechnology, microsensors and -actuators and in fuel processing technology will be strengthened. Though the project will focus on one particular application (clean hydrogen generation for fuel cell use), the innovative nature of research carried out in the constituent parts of the project ensures spin-off both to larger-scale fuel processing (and fuel cell systems) as well as to microreactors for small-scale chemicals production and to catalyst coating technology. The project will be co-ordinated by Shell. In the project, industry, research institutions and universities will co-operate intensively, working towards a well-defined end product (the prototypes). Work will be carried out in 4 EU countries: France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Though the project has just a single industrial partner, it should be stressed that IMM has a proven track record for setting up manufacturing spin-off companies and ECN actively markets its proprietary technology. Expected results and exploitation plans: In order to test the microreactor in combination with a fuel cell, we have established a relationship with a major European industry in the area of fuel cell and electronics. They will provide the consortium with 100 W fuel cells for testing purposes. Though at this stage it is too early for them to join the project as a partner, they have shown sincere interest in combining the technology generated in this project with their fuel cell knowledge in potential follow-up to the project... Prime Contractor: Shell Global Solutions International B.V., Shell Research and Technology Centre Amsterdam; Amsterdam/Netherlands
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Origins: /Bund/UBA/UFORDAT
Tags: Brennstoff ? Methanol ? Muschel ? Blei ? Brennstoffzelle ? Elektrizität ? Elektronik ? Katalysator ? Umweltauswirkung ? Wasserstoff ? Vereinigtes Königreich ? Stromerzeugung ? Reaktorsicherheit ? Umweltverträglichkeitsstudie ? Verfahrensoptimierung ? Metall ? Chemikalien ? Energie ? Energieeinsparung ? Innovation ? Internationale Zusammenarbeit ? Reaktor ? Verfahrenstechnik ? Europäische Union ? Polymer-Elektrolyt-Membran ? Aufbereitungstechnik ? Forschungseinrichtung ? GreenTech ? Wirtschaftliche Aspekte ? Wasserstoffherstellung ? Mikrotechnik ? Katalyse ?
Region: Rheinland-Pfalz
Bounding boxes: 7.5° .. 7.5° x 49.66667° .. 49.66667°
License: cc-by-nc-nd/4.0
Language: Englisch/English
Time ranges: 2000-12-01 - 2003-11-30
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