REST – Reliability ESTimation of hydrogen and fuel cell systems

The objective of the REST project is to address the current limitations on reliability estimation and testing across several application segments for H2 and FC technology – especially backup power and hydrogen refueling stations (HRS). In addition, the project development will leverage on reliability related know-how from other applications, namely FC systems for electric vehicles (FCEV) and for material handling vehicles (MHV) – promoting the transfer of knowledge between application segments. The specific project activities include the development of a new reliability assessment methodology and associated models; accelerated reliability testing of FC systems and sub-components to validate the models and induce improvements into the systems; and the development and testing of a new advanced Control and Monitoring System (CMS) for HRS enabling intelligent self-diagnostic and correction of failures. The project is based on an industrial platform comprising three companies – Dantherm Power, H2 Logic, and Huyndai Denmark – which have been at the forefront in the development and demonstration of H2 and FC systems. The successful implementation of the REST project will create significant business opportunities for these companies – with derived positive effects to the entire Danish H2 and FC industry.