Project description
Solution for sustainable and highly efficient hydrogen production
The push for novel green energy sources, solutions, and innovations has sparked growing interest in hydrogen, particularly green hydrogen fuel. However, despite this increased interest and the emergence of new solutions, the novelty of the concept means most production methods remain inefficient or underdeveloped. The EU-funded HyPrAEM project aims to develop a groundbreaking Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyser stack and a layout capable of producing hydrogen at unprecedented gauge pressures. This would enable direct integration into various processes used by the thermochemical industry. Additionally, the project will leverage green energy and storage solutions to advance the technology while ensuring high efficiency and sustainability.
Objective
The HyPrAEM project aims to develop a disruptive Anion Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer (AEMEL) stack and BoP layout capable of producing hydrogen directly at 100 barg, enabling direct integration into the thermochemical industry. The 100 kW/100 bar AEMEL stack, with an active area of 500 cm2 will be demonstrated for > 3000 h under both continuous and discontinuous operation at the site of an end user. integrating wind, solar, batteries, and HyPrAEM’s electrolyzer, to push the AEMEL technology to TRL 5. The stack will operate at a nominal current density of 2 A/cm2 at 1.75 V per cell with an efficiency of ~ 85%, corresponding to an energy consumption of ~ 46.9 kWh/kg. The proposed stack will include consortium-developed CRM-free/lean electrocatalysts (0-0.05 mg/W), high-performance (reinforced) AEM membranes, separately optimized ionomers for cathode and anode, and microstructure optimized porous transport layers and membrane electrode assemblies (MEA). All components will be optimized for high differential pressure operation and durability, exploiting the Consortium’s unique capabilities for high pressure testing. Round Robin testing and harmonization between all partner testing facilities will be carried out to ensure consistency and interoperability. Specific AST protocols will be developed and validated within the project to assess and optimize degradation characteristics of specific components within the MEA and the stacks. Multi-physics models and a digital twin for the 100 kW stack will be developed to further aid the understanding and optimization of the component and stack design, and to support the operation of the system. Sustainability and recycling aspects will be addressed, and comprehensive techno-economic and life cycle assessments will be conducted. Dissemination and exploitation will be proactively pursued to maximize the impact of the developments within HyPrAEM.
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2024
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2800 Kongens Lyngby
Denmark
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