Programme

07.30

Registration

09.00

Plenary session I
Welcome to the symposium
Symposium chairman: L. Sjunnesson; E.ON, Sweden
Presentation of the Grove Medal

09.05

Plenary 1 – Grove medal address
Programme splits into two parallel streams

1A: Fuels and fuel processing
Session chair: D. Jollie; Johnson Matthey plc, UK

1B: Modelling
Session chair: C. Seymour; Intelligent Energy, UK

09.40

Introduction by session chair

Introduction by session chair

09.45

Catalytically upgraded landfill gas as a cost-effective alternative for fuel cells
W. Urban*, J.I. Salazar Gómez, H. Lohmann;  ¹Fraunhofer Institute UMSICHT, Germany

Cycling performance prediction of solid oxide fuel cells
K. Kendall*, W. Bujalski; University of Birmingham, UK

10.05

Influence of the hydrogen contamination by mercury on the PEM type fuel cell life-time
K. Bouzek*, M. Pliskova, M. Paidar; Institute of Chemical Technology Prague, Czech Republic

Artificial neural network as SOFC model
J. Milewski*, B. Deszczynski, K. Swirski;  Warsaw University of Technology, Poland

10.25

Solid ammonia as energy carrier: Possibilities and technology development
D. Chakraborty*, T. Johannessen,  Amminex A/S, Denmark

Mixed reactant, micro-tubular solid oxide fuel cells: Experiment and modelling
N. Akhtar*, S.P. Decent, D. Lohin, K.Kendal, University of Birmingham, UK

11.15

Indirect hydrogen storage in metal ammine complexes for portable devises
A. Klerke*, R.Z. Sørensen, J.K. Nørskov, C.H. Christensen; Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

3D simulation of a symmetric MCFC stack model
M. Pfafferodt¹*, P. Heidebrecht², K. Sundmacher¹;  ¹Otto-von-Guericke, ²University Magdeburg, Germany

11.35

Oxidative steam reforming performance of Pt-Ni catalysts
F. Gökaliler*, B. Selen Çaglayan, B.A. Göçmen, Z.I. Önsan, A.E. Aksoylu; Bogaziçi University, Turkey

Modeling and experimental validation of low field in planar solid oxide fuel cell
Z. Qu¹, A.H.H. Janssen², N.J.J. Dekker², N. Woudstra¹; ¹Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands, ² Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands, The Netherlands

11.55

Bioethanol processor system for feeing a 300kW fuel cell
M. Martίn*, I.G. Viera, V. Gallardo, M.M. Betancourt; Hynergreen Technologies, Spain

Spatially resolved current density measurements and real-time modelling as a tool for the determination of local operating conditions in a PEFC
T. Knöri*, M. Schulze; German Aerospace Center (DLR) - Institute of Technical Thermodynamics, Germany

12.15

Optimization of bio-ethanol autothermal reforming and carbon monoxide removal processes
D. Markova¹*, G. Bazbauers¹, K. Valters¹,
L. Rochlitz¹,  ¹Riga Technical University, Latvia, ²Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany

Modelling transient effects in a PEM fuel cell considering flooding and dehydration
D. Gerteisen*, T. Heilmann, C. Ziegler;  Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany

12.35

Development of a 500 W ethanol reformer for portable applications
G. Kolb¹*, D. Tiemann¹, M. Wichert¹, H. Ehrich²,  ¹Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH, Germany, ²Leibnitz Institut für Katalyse e.V., Germany

A non-isothermal model for PBI-based high temperature PEMFC cell
T. Sousa*, K. Scott, M. Mamlouk; Newcastle University, UK

2A: Systems and applications
Session  chair: D. Hart; Imperial College, UK

2B: Membrane science
Session chair: A. Heinzel, University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

14.15

Introduction by session chair

Introduction by session chair

14.20

The integration and operation of fuel cell systems in aerospace applications
C.L. Jackson*, C. Dudfield, P. Adcoc¹, D. Hayter,
J. Moore; Intelligent Energy, UK

Preparation and characterization of semi-fluorinated composite PEM with phosphotungstic acid immobilized on clays using melt processing technologies
A. Mokrini¹*, P.Y. Vuillaume¹, L. Robitaille¹, K. Shi²,
S. Holdcroft²;  ¹Industrial Materials Institute (NRC), Canada, ²Institute for Fuel Cell Innovation (NRC), Canada

14.40

Developing, testing and optimisation of new power train concepts using fuel cells
J. Roes¹*, A. Heinzel¹, M. Özbek², L. Wülbeck¹, D. Söffker²; ¹University of Duisburg-Essen, Chair of Energy Technology, Germany, ²University of Duisburg-Essen, Chair of Dynamics and Control, Germany

Advances in high temperature PEMFC based on acid-base polymer membranes
Q. Li*, J.O. Jensen, C. Pan, V. Bandur, N.J. Bjerrum;  Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

15.00

Experimental investigation of parameters influencing the freeze start ability of a fuel cell system
E. Schiesswohl¹*, T. von Unwerth¹, F. Seyfried¹, D. Brüggemann²; ¹Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg, Germany, ²Lehrstuhl für Technische Thermodynamik und Transportprozesse, Universität Bayreuth, Germany

Advances in MEA durability in PEM fuel cells
P.G. Gray*, M.I. Petch, T.R. Ralph; Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Ltd, UK

15.20

Energy management of fuel cell/battery/supercapacitor hybrid power source
P. Thounthong¹*, P. Sethakul¹, S. Raël², B. Davat²,  ¹King Mongkut’s University of Technology, Thailand, ²GREEN-Nancy Université, France

Sulfonated polystyrene-type plasma polymers as original membranes for PEMFC or DMFC
A. Ennajdaoui*, J. Larrieu, S. Roualdes, J. Durand; European Membrane Institute, France

16.10

Optimal decision strategy for a renewable energy system consisting of wind generators and fuel cell stacks
P.L. Zervas¹*, H. Sarimveis¹, J.A. Palyvos¹, N.C. Markatos¹,  ¹National Technical University of Athens, Greece

The limits of proton conductivity in polymeric sulfonated membranes: A modelling study
L. Pisani*; CRS4, Italy

16.30

Danish PEM µCHP units for demonstration in field tests
L.G.M. L. Grahl-Madsen¹*, C.H. C. Hammerich¹, J.S.L.J. Lundsgaard¹, M.N.M. Naeslund²;  ¹IRD A/S, Denmark, ²DGC, Denmark

Experimental investigation of the local membrane degradation in PEMFC
G. Schuler¹*, A. Wokaun¹, F.N. Buechi¹;  ¹Paul Scherrer Institut PSI, Switzerland, ²ETH Zürich, Switzerland

16.50

FlameSOFC: A micro-CHP unit for residential application based on SOFCs
D. Fino*, A. Raimondi, G. Saracco; Politecnico di Torino, Italy

Modification of perfluorinated proton exchange membrane properties by cationic pollution
C. Bas¹*, L. Reymond¹, A.-S. Danerol¹, N.D. Alberola¹, E. Rossinot², L. Flandin¹,  ¹LMOPS - Savoie University, France, ²Axane, France

17.10

Development of intermediate temperature SOFC modules and systems
J. Nishi¹*, F. Nishiwaki¹, S. Yamasaki¹, N. Murakami², K. Hosoi²;  ¹The Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc., Japan, ²Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, Japan

Functionalized hybrid organic-inorganic membranes for PEMFC applications
O. Sel*¹, C. Laberty-Robert¹, K. Valle², F. Perreira², C. Sanchez²; ¹University of Paris 06, Frances, ²CEA, France

Plenary session II
Session chair: L. Sjunnesson; E.ON, Sweden

08.30

Introduction by session chair

08.35

Plenary paper II
Massive integration of renewable energy in the power system with fuel cells as virtual power plants
I. Pihl Byriel; Energinent.dk, Denmark

09.05

Programme splits into two parallel streams

3A: Materials science - 1
Session chair: K. Kendall;
University of Birmingham, UK

3B: Cell and stack technology - 1
Session chair: N. Brandon; Imperial College, UK

09.10

Introduction by session chair

Introduction by session chair

09.15

Simulation of thermal stresses in anode-supported solid oxide fuel cell stacks
A.N. Nakajo*, Z.W. Wuillemin, J.Vh. Van Herle; LENI-EPFL, Switzerland

Electrochemical characterization of a passive monopolar DMFC mini-stack operating at room temperature
A. Stassi, V. Baglio, F. V. Matera, A. Di Blasi, V. Antonucci, A.S. Aricò; CNR-Institute of Advanced Technologies for Energy (ITAE),  Italy

09.35

Semiconducting – metallic transition in doped (modified) La0.95Ni0.6Fe0.4O3 perovskite
E. Konysheva*, J.T.S Irvine; University of St Andrews, UK

Investigation of low pressure operation of PEFC using CO contaminated gas
E. Guelzow*, T. Kozera; DLR, Germany

09.55

Reactive air brazing as a joining technology for solid oxide fuel cells
K. Bobzin, F. Ernst, A. Schlegel, N. Kopp*;RWTH Aachen University, Germany

FlowCathTM Technology – A route to precious metal – Free cathodes for PEM type fuel cells
A.M. Creeth*, K.J. Knuckey , A.R. Potter; ACAL Energy Ltd, UK

10.45

Comparison of the electrochemical properties of intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells based on protonic and anionic electrolytes
D. La Rosa*, M. Lo Faro, G. Monforte, V. Antonucci, A.S. Aricò; CNR, Italy

In situ temperature measurements on a single cell polybenzimidazole fuel cell
J.L. Jespersen¹*, S.T. Ali³, C. Mathiasen¹, L.P. Nielsen¹, P. Møller¹, S.K. Kær²;  ¹Danish Technological Institute, Denmark, ²Aalborg University, Denmark, ³Technical University of Denmark, Denmark

11.05

Non platinum catalysts for oxygen reduction in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
G.F. Álvarez*, I. Roche, K. Scott; University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Changes in membrane conductivity introduced by hydration and dehydration cycles of HT PEM fuel cells and their influence on cell performance
G. Bandlamudi¹*, C. Siegel¹, J. Burfeind¹, A. Heinzel¹;  ¹Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik GmbH, Germany, ²University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany

11.25

Preparation and characterization of Pt-Ru catalysts supported on nitrogen-doped
carbon nanotubes for methanol oxidation
R. Chetty¹*,  S. Kundu,¹ W. Xia,¹ M.l. Bron¹ ,², W. Schuhmann², M. Muhler ¹,² ; ¹Lehrstuhl für Technische Chemie, Germany, Ruhr-Universität Bochum,  ² Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany

CMR Fuel Cells: Development of novel DMFC fuel cell technology for the portable market
S.J. Gilby*;  CMR Fuel Cells, UK

11.45

Challenges in creating alternative fuel cell catalysts using molybdenum carbide materials
R.C. Sekol*, A.D. Taylor; University of Michigan, USA

Advances in research and development of molten carbonate fuel cell (MCFC) components
U.A. Paulus-Rodatz*, M. Bednarz; CFC Solutions GmbH, Germany

12.05

Understanding structural changes in PEM-FC through comparisons between laboratory and on site aging
L. Flandin¹*, A.S. Danérol¹, E. Claude², E. Rossinot², N.D. Albérola¹, C. Bas¹;  ¹Université de Savoie, France,  ²AXANE, France

Analysis on molten carbonate fuel cells performance
V. Odemondo, R. Bampi, S. Dellepiane*, P. Capobianco;   Ansaldo Fuel Cells S.p.A., Italy

4A: Materials science – II
Session chair: K. Kendall, University of Birmingham, UK

4B: Cell and stack technology – II
Session chair: N. Brandon; Imperial College, UK

15.00

Introduction by session chair

Introduction by session chair

15.05

Accelerated lifetime testing of compound-based low- and high temperature bipolar plates for PEM-fuel-cells
T. Derieth¹, G. Bandlamudi¹*, P. Beckhaus,
A. Heinzel¹, C. Kreuz¹, F. Mahlendorf¹,  ¹Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik gGmbH,Germany, ²Universität Duisburg Essen, Germany

Mechanical characterization of brazed ceramic/metal joints for SOFC stacks
B.J. Kuhn*, J. Malzbender, R.W. Steinbrech, L. Singheiser,  Forschungszentrum Juelich (IEF-2), Germany

15.25

The use of a novel water porosimeter to predict the water handling behaviour of gas diffusion media
I.R. Harkness¹*, N. Hussain², L. Smith¹, J. Sharman¹;  ¹Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, UK, ²University of Cape Town, South Africa

Evaluation of the redox stability of segmented-in-series SOFC stacks
K. Fujita*, T. Somekawa, K. Horiuchi, Y. Matsuzaki; Tokyo Gas Co.,LTD., Japan

15.45

Fuel cell cathodes studied with density functional theory
J. Rossmeisl*, G.S. Karlberg, J.K. Nørskov; CAMD, Denmark

Testing and improving the redox stability of Ni-based SOFC
M. Pihlatie¹*, A. Hagen¹, T. Ramos¹, R. Barfod¹, A. Kaiser¹;  ¹Risoe National Laboratory, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark, ²Topsoe Fuel Cell, Denmark, ³Helsinki University of Technology, Finland

16.05

Advances in microbial fuel cells through cathode, anode and membrane development
B. Christgen*, M. Di Lorenzo, I. Roche, K. Scott , T.P. Curtis ; Newcastle University, UK

Solid oxide fuel cell development at Topsoe Fuel Cell A/S and risø/DTU
N. Christiansen¹, M.J. Jørgensen¹*, H.H. Larsen¹, J.B. Hansen¹, P.H. Larsen², P.V. Hendriksen²;  ¹Topsoe Fuel Cell A/S, Denmark, ²Risø/DTU, Denmark

Plenary III
Session chair: L. Sjunnesson; E.ON, Sweden

17.00

Award of poster prizes

17.10

Plenary paper III
Conclusions of the symposium
S. Linderoth; Riso National Laboratories, Denmark

17:30

Close of symposium