Below is reported a min list of the project results and linked route for exploitation/dissemination (more information is reported in the technical annex):
• The formulation of the specifications of requirements for the automatic machine that will be producing stacks, which is the centrepiece of the fuel cell systems KPIs for new generation H2 vehicles (partners: UPS, PM, Aumann, Fraunhofer IWU)
• New and improved stack designs and concepts have been investigated, assessed and developed with a special view to high flexibility and mass production suitability in terms of easy processability and manageability in the mass manufacturing machine MMM (partners: PM, Aumann, IRD).
• Key production parameters of the IRD BPP manufacturing line have been recorded and compiled new product for commercialisation, lower costs (IRD)
• A bipolar plate press tool set consisting of all necessary parts to produce anode and cathode half-plates with the new design have been produced. new product for commercialisation (IRD)
• Collection of all the specifications related to the FC stack product, the machine design, the machine parameters and processing steps, as well as the quality control measures. Know-how for new product and broader market application (Aumann, PM)
• The fuel cell stack design was adapted according to the process requirements of automated manufacturing, assembly, transportation, handling, image processing and testing. Know-how for new product and broader market application (PM)
• A complete machine system with several sub module for the automated production of these fuel cell stacks has been build-up, commissioned at the manufacturer’s site with dummy parts. Know-how for new product and broader market application (Aumann, Fraunhofer IWU)
• Provide a list of methods suitable for the fast in-line tests of fuel-cell components and subassemblies. Know-how for new methods and possible application (TUC)
• A feasibility study to determine the applicability of the fuel cell technology for a commercial FC electrical vehicles has been carried out Validated prototype for possible future commercial use (PM)
• A hybridisation concept for an ideal balancing of the components fuel cell, battery, hydrogen tank size, tank pressure and a control strategy were developed for an ideal operation performance of a target vehicle application.
• A fuel cell systems equipped with the new stack design was designed, packaged and tailored into the specific vehicle application (PM)
• Integration of the fuel cell system into a battery electric vehicle was carried out. Validated prototype for possible future commercial use (PM)