| Issue |
E3S Web Conf.
Volume 16, 2017
11th European Space Power Conference
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| Article Number | 09004 | |
| Number of page(s) | 4 | |
| Section | Energy Storage: Electrochemical Components | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/20171609004 | |
| Published online | 23 May 2017 | |
Investigation of Advanced Components in a High Pressure Single-Cell Electrolyser for the Development of a HP-PEM-ELY Stack as Part of a Regenerative Fuel Cell System
1 Foundation for Research and Technology, Hellas (Forth), Greece
2 Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Patras, Greece
3 Advent Technologies SA, Greece
4 Centre for Research and Technology - Hellas (CERTH), Greece
5 European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC), The Netherlands
Email: niakolas@iceht.forth.gr
Email: cgvayenas@upatras.gr
Email: nikos.athanasop@gmail.com
Email: stellab@cperi.certh.gr
Email: max.schautz@esa.int
The objective of the presented work, done under current ESA activity (Contract No. 4000109578/13/NL/SC), is the performance and tolerance evaluation of selected components and materials for the development of a High Pressure, Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Electrolyser (HP-PEM-ELY) Stack, aiming to operate at 80 bar with a performance output of 0.3 A/cm2 at 1.6 V. An extensive study was performed on a single-cell high pressure PEM electrolyser manifold, leading to a list of materials with suitable properties and engineering solutions towards operation in space environment. This investigation provided the necessary feedback for the design of a HP-PEM-ELY stack, which is also discussed. The ultimate target of the current ESA activity is to implement research findings, develop and operate a complete regenerative fuel cell system, comprising of a High Temperature Fuel Cell Stack and the HP-PEM-ELY stack. System aspects are briefly discussed.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2017
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