Fuel cells with high efficiency
The aim of this project is to further the development of the SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cells) technology with a view to establishing a platform for fuel cell- and stack production, which can replace the early demonstration market. At the same time the project will incorporate Amminex’s ''hydrogen storage'' and its bonding with an SOFC fuel cell. About fuel cells: Fuel cells are electrochemical cells that can convert the chemical energy of a fuel (natural gas, ammonia, hydrogen, ethanol, etc) to electricity with high efficiency and little impact on the environment. Hence, fuel cells have the potential to outperform a number of the technologies used today for electricity production. Fuel cells of the SOFC type are characterised by higher efficiency and fuel flexibility than any other type of fuel cell, and are therefore particularly useful for fitting into an energy system based on decentralised power stations and a high degree of long-lasting energy. No carbon dioxide emission: By combining an SOFC system with an ammonia-based solid state fuel stock, it is even possible to implement a distributed electricity production without local emission of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide
In the past year, this project has focused on optimising the cell production process so that the metal-based high-temperature fuel cells can be produced in a commercially appropriate size (12 x 12 cm). Significant progress has been made, and a number of cells have been submitted for stack testing with good results. This project has led to scientific breakthroughs in the development of metal-based fuel cells, including identification of the optimal anode material for SOFC fuel cells, and the first larger (stack) scale demonstration of the direct use of ammonia from a solid-state ammonia store in high-temperature fuel cells. (Energy 11)
Key figures
Category
Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| AMMINEX A/S | ||
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) | ||
| Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU) |
Contact
Nymøllevej 66
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
www.topsoefuelcell.com
Friis Pedersen, Claus , 45272168, clfp@topsoe.dk
Øvr. Partnere: Amminex A/S; Danmarks Tekniske Universitet. Risø Nationallaboratoriet for Bæredygtig Energi (Risø DTU); Danmarks Tekniske Universitet. Institut for Fysik (DTU Fysik)
