The Fuel Cell Seminar featured technical breakout sessions featuring timely and informative presentations from the industry's top researchers, scientists, and professionals.
See below for the 2019 Technical Sessions program - click on topic to jump down to see presentations in that session.
To see the list of Technical Posters (Hall A), click HERE.
Wednesday, November 6
Session One
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Topics
Session Two
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Topics
Thursday, November 7
Session One
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Session Two
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday, November 6
Session One
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
PEMFC R&D Part 1
Wednesday, November 6
Room 101-A, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Novel Modular Concept of Low Power Lightweight PEMFC Designed to Operate Under Harsh Conditions - Dr. Christophe Kinkelin, CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission)
Making the Case for Graphite Bipolar Plates - Brian James, Strategic Analysis, Inc.
High Purity, High Performance Graphite from A Green Technology with Continuous Thermal Purification Process for Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate Applications - Joseph Li, Superior Graphite
Development of Air Cooled PEFC Stack ‒ Flow Design Optimization Through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Short Stack Evaluation - K. Hari Gobi, ARCI- Centre for Fuel Cell Technology (CFCT)
PEM Fuel Cell Stack for Automotive Application - Dr. Moshine Zahid, ElringKlinger AG
Well-Tunable Electrodes with Ultralow Catalyst Loading for High-Efficiency Hydrogen Production - Feng-Yuan Zhang, University of Tennessee
SOFC R&D
Wednesday, November 6
Room 101-B, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Progress in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Program - Shailesh Vora, U.S. Department of Energy
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - John Hardy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
High Pressure Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Testing at Washington State University - Dustin McLarty, Washington State University
Study on Coal Syngas Applicability to SOFC Module - Shinichi Sakuno, JPOWER
Commercialization of the Ceres Power SteelCell® Technology Platforms: Latest Update - Subhasish Mukerjee, Ceres Power
Elcogen – Next Generation Solid Oxide Cell and Stack Technology - Matti Noponen, Elcogen
Infrastructure
Wednesday, November 6
Room 102-A/B, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Electrochemical Hydrogen Purification and Compression from Pure and Waste Gas Streams - Trent Molter, Skyre, Inc.
Development of a New Hybrid Hydrogen - Electrical Energy Storage System for Plug-in Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - Paolo Di Giorgio, Università Parthenope di Napoli
SimpleFuel - Jim Petrecky, PDC Machines
New Industry Mindset Possible with 950 Bar Transport Modules - Kevin Harris, Hexagon
Fuel Cell Compressor Power Calculations, Efficiency Definitions and Compressor Maps – Ski Milburn, VAIREX Systems
Cost Reduction Opportunities
Wednesday, November 6
Room 102-C, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Economic and Environmental Evaluation of Hydrogen Fueling Options for Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Amgad Elgowainy, Argonne National Laboratory
Development and Demonstration of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) System - Inyong Kang, HnPower, Inc.
New Manufacturing Process for Cost Reduction and Durability Improvement of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: Scale-up and Application for LSC and SSC PFSA Ionomers and Performance and Durability Assessment for Low RH Operation - Asmae Mokrini, National Research Council of Canada
DOT Coating for Metallic Bipolar Plates - Meeting the Supply Chain Needs for the PEMFC Market - Gerald DeCuollo, TreadStone Technologies, Inc.
Medium and Heavy Duty FCEV Design: Exploring Fuel Cell System Pathways to Lower Total Cost of Ownership - Jennie Huya-Kouadio, Strategic Analysis, Inc.
AutoStack Industrie - Mature and Cost Competitive Stack Technology for Automotive Mass Production - Dr. André Martin, André Martin Consulting
Progress and Challenges for Hydrogen Fueling Stations Part 1
Wednesday, November 6
Room 103-a/b, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Safety Standards for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology - Brent Hartman, CSA Group
Quality Control and Material Compatibility for Hydrogen Station Components - Mike Peters, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Hydrogen Risk Assessment Models 2.0: An Open Source Quantitative Risk Assessment Framework - Ethan Hecht, Sandia National Laboratories
On-site, Near Real-time Analysis of Critical Impurities in Hydrogen - William Buttner, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Influence of Hydrogen Compatibility Research on Codes & Standards - Joseph Ronevich, Sandia National Laboratories
Hydrogen Storage
Wednesday, November 6
Room 103-c, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Innovative Hydrogen Storage and Transportation - Bart Norton, KONTAK, Inc.
Advances in Chemical Carriers for Hydrogen - Daisuke Kurosaki, Chiyoda International Corporation
Levelized Cost of Returned Energy (LCORE) Methodology for Comparing Energy Storage Technologies - Dr. Jacob Brouwer, University of California, Irvine
Discussions on the Hydrogen Flow Rate from the Storage Tank of Metal Hydride by a Simulation Model and Experimental Data - Shun Yamate, Tokyo University of Science
Numerical Model and Evaluation of Metal Hydride When Absorbing Hydrogen with Impurity - Torii Seigo, Tokyo University of Science
Fail Safe Storage of Hydrogen at High Pressures - Kay Kimberly Siegel, H2Safe, LLC, USA
Session Two
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PEMFC R&D Part 2
Wednesday, November 6
Room 101-a, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Porosity Gradient Effects of the Porous Flow Field on the Performance of the PEM Fuel Cell - DongGyun Kang, Seoul National University
Intermediate Temperature-Range PEM Fuel Cells with Ion-Pair Membranes and Phosphonated Ionomers - Michael Hibbs, Sandia National Laboratories
Functionalized Structured Ionic Liquids as Bridges for Proton Conductivity in Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) - Dr. Isabel Vazquez Fernandez, University of Tours
Multi-functional MPL Materials - Paul Matter, pH Matter, LLC
Multi-Functional Catalyst Support - Minette Ocampo, pH Matter, LLC
Portable Applications
Wednesday, November 6
Room 101-B, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
1 to 10-kW Diesel/Jet-Fueled SOFC Generators for Mobile Applications - Subir Roychoudhury, Precision Combustion, Inc.
The DBPFC-Battery Hybrid Motorbike-HYBROTO - Dr. Ayse Elif Sanli, Turgut Özal University
Portable JP8-Fueled Solid Acid Fuel Cell System - Dr. Hau H. Duong, SAFCell, Inc.
Characteristics of Implantable Glucose Fuel Cells in the Various Power Generation Condition and Optimization Assuming Internal Environment - Ryosuke Ono, Tokyo University of Science
Solid Acid Methanol System for O&G Remote Power Applications - Calum Chisholm, SAFCell, Inc.
Overcoming Transportation Challenges
Wednesday, November 6
room 102-A/B, 4:00 PM - 5:30 pm
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Challenges in the Development of Fuel Cell Systems for Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles - Alexander Schenk, AVL List GmbH
Cost and Durability Tradeoff Analysis of Hybrid Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - Cassidy Houchins, Strategic Analysis, Inc.
Commercial Fuel Cell Electric Bus Operation and Material Selection for Durability - Peter Bach, Ballard Power Systems
Integrated Cathode Air Flow Management for Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - Michael Harenbrock, MANN+HUMMEL GmbH
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Trains: OCS-Free, Zero-Emissions, Range and Performance Like Diesel - James Varney, Alstom Group
Progress and Challenges for Hydrogen Fueling Stations - Part 2
Wednesday, November 6
room 103-a/b, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Technology Validation of Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure - Mike Peters, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Hydrogen Component Testing – Dispenser Reliability - Mike Peters, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Comparisons of Design Changes on Footprint of Hydrogen Refueling Stations for Urban Sites - Brian Ehrhart, Sandia National Laboratories
Liquid Hydrogen Vent Stack Dispersion Measurements Using Laser Diagnostics - Ethan Hecht, Sandia National Laboratories
Lessons Learned from the First Generation of Hydrogen Fueling Station Installations - Maryline Daviaud Lewett, Black & Veatch
Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Delivery
Wednesday, November 6
room 103-C, 4:00 Pm - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Hydrogen Production from Liquid Fuels Using Solid Acid Membranes - Calum Chisholm, SAFCell, Inc.
Better Hydrogen Delivery through Alane-based Storage - Dr. Tibor Fabian, Ardica Technologies
Enhanced Value of Renewable Energy via High Temperature Electrolysis - Jamie Holladay, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Best Practices Benchmarking Framework Development for Low and High Temperature Electrolysis - Jamie Holladay, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
15 Years FLOX Steam Reformers – Hydrogen for PEM Fuel Cells and Fueling Stations - Nicole Schweizer, WS Reformer GmbH
Thursday, November 7
Session One
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Fuel Cell R&D Progress
Thursday, november 7
Room 101-a, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
A Novel Bi-layer Electrolyte Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with Substantially Improved Performance at Reduced Temperatures - Ying Liu, Phillips 66
Nanocomposite Nanofiber Fuel Cell Membranes - Seda Köksal Yeğin, Farel Plastic Electric and Electronic Company
A Discussion on Mathematical Models of Proton Conducting Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - Jakob Kupecki, Warsaw University of Technology
A Novel Automatic Control of Dead-ended Operated Open Cathode Type Fuel Cell for Hydrogen Consumption Reduction - Ji-Young Park, KATECH
Performance Analysis of a Multi-Stream Microfluidic Fuel Cell with Bridge-Shaped Microchannel - Muhammad Tanveer, Inha University
Synthesis and Characterization of Anode Nanocomposites NiLiCu-LDC for Low Temperature (350-600 ˚C) SOFCs Fueling With Biogas - Asia Rafique, Higher Education Department, Govt. of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
Regional Initiatives
Thursday, november 7
room 101-B, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Meeting State Policy Goals with Stationary Fuel Cells - Katrina Fritz, California Stationary Fuel Cell Collaborative
Consideration of California’s Decarbonization Policies to Meet Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy Goals - Monterey Gardiner, BMW NA
Hawaii: The State of Hydrogen - Mitch Ewan, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) and Dave Molinaro, Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT)
Utah Hydrogen Infrastructure Build Out - Karl Rudisill, Element One Technologies, Inc.
Progress and Challenges in Japan’s Hydrogen Society Plan - Dr. Noriko Behling
Transportation: Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Thursday, november 7
Room 102-A/B, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Engine Design and Performance Review - Michael Harrington, US Hybrid
Heavy Duty Truck Cooling Challenges - Chris Brockbank, Vice President, Engineering Services, Ricardo
Advanced Fuel Cell Systems For Heavy Duty Vehicles - Nathan Joos, Hydrogenics Corporation
Scaling up Fuel Cell Heavy Duty Vehicle Deployments - Tim Sasseen, Ballard Power Systems
Direct Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell Powertrain Manufacturing Cost Analysis for Heavy Duty Truck Applications - Yong Yang, Austin Power Engineering LLC
SOFC REX with Adsorption Chiller - The Future of Urban Public Transportation? - Thomas Krauss, AVL List GmbH
Power-to-Gas
Thursday, november 7
Room 103-a/B, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
H2@Scale: Economic Potential of Hydrogen as an Energy Intermediate - Mark Ruth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
UC Irvine Power-to-Gas Demonstration: Dynamic Operation of Electrolyzer Systems and Integration with Central Plant - John Stansberry, National Fuel Cell Research Center
Design of 20 Nm3/h Class Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier System Integrated with Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells - Sanghun Lee, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Electrolysis’ Potential Value for Supporting the Electrical Grid - Mark Ruth, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Numerical Tool for Off-design Analysis of Power-to-Gas (P2G) System Based on Solid Oxide Electrolyzer (SOE) - Jakob Kupecki, Institute of Power Engineering
Cost analysis
Thursday, november 7
Room 103-C, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
1 GW Hydrogen Electrolyzer Plant Design and Cost Analysis - Yong Yang, Austin Power Engineering LLC
Effect of the Manufacturing Technologies on The Fuel Cell Cost and Learning Rates - Dr. Ahmad Mayyas, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A Renaissance for Alkaline Fuel Cell Technology - Gennadi Finkelshtain, Gencell
The Next Generation of Fuel Cell Fabrication Using Roll-to-Stack Automation - Jennie Huya-Kouadio, Strategic Analysis, Inc.
Session Two
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Fuel Cell Durability Improvements
Thursday, november 7
Room 101-A, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell System - Jin-Young Park, Seoul National University
An Online Spatiotemporal Temperature Model for High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells - Wei Zou, Forschungszentrum Jülich
Estimating Defects in a Faulty PEFC Stack Using a Level-Set Approach with Charge Simulation - Hiroyuki Miyoshi, The University of Tokyo
Metal-Supported Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers for Low-Cost, Robust, Rapid-Start Systems - Michael Tucker, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Development of In-Situ Electrolyte Replenishment Method During an MCFC Operation - Sung Pil Yoon, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
sTationary Fuel CEll Applications
Thursday, november 7
room 101-b, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Radical Re-Envisioning of Data Centers with Row-Integrated Fuel Cells - Dr. Jennifer Kurtz, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Power + Cooling for Data Centers - Alejandro Lavernia, University of California, Irvine
Challenges of Long-Term Renewable Energy Storage for an Islanded Building Using Reversible Solid Oxide Cell - Pegah Mottaghizadeh, University of California, Irvine
Retrofit of a 19 MW Cogeneration Plant for Carbon Capture using Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells - Robert Flores, University of California, Irvine
Understanding the Impacts of Hydrogen-Natural Gas Mixtures on Advanced Natural Gas Power Conversion Appliances - Alejandra Hormaza, National Fuel Cell Research Center
MARKETS
Thursday, november 7
Room 102-A/B, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Stationary Fuel Cell Companies & Recent Market Progress - Dr. Jacob Brouwer, University of California, Irvine
The Fuel Cell Industry Review 2019 - Entering Sustainable Growth? - Dr. David Hart, E4Tech
Expert Assessments of Fuel Cell Cost, Durability, and Market Viability - Michael Whiston, Carnegie Mellon University
The Hydrogen Economy and Jobs of the Future - Roger Bezdek, Cavendish Energy
Impact of Hydrogen for Rail Applications - Brian Ehrhart, Sandia National Laboratories
Valuing Your Intellectual Property - Maximilienne Giannelli, Finnegan
Maritime Applications
Thursday, november 7
room 103-a/B, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
Fuel Cell Solution for Marine Applications - Nicolas Pocard, Ballard Power Systems
SOFC APU for Maritime Applications - Dr. Pedro Nehter, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems GmbH
Development of a PEMFC Power System for a Long Range Autonomous Underwater Vehicle - James Sisco, Ballard Unmanned Systems
Power Systems for Resident ROVs, UUVs, and Umbilical Back-up - Bob Wynne, Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc.
H2Ports - Implementing Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies in Ports - Dr. Viviana Cigolotti, ENEA - Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development
Hydrogen Production from Various Fuels
Thursday, november 7
Room 103-c, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presentations (click here for detailed descriptions)
New Class of Materials for Desulfurization and Purification of Natural Gas, LPG and Biogas Feedstocks - Gokhan Alptekin, SulfaTrap, LLC
Developing a Hydrogen Infrastructure from Organic Waste - PD Madden, Eco Energy International, LLC
Rational Design of Hydrogen Generators for Mobility and Stationary Applications - Dave Edlund, Element 1 Corporation
Low Temperature Activity, Poison Resistance, and the Thermal Stability of Pyrochlore Catalysts for Fuel Cell Applications - Timothy Fogarty, Pyrochem Catalyst Company
The Electrochemical Society (ECS) will publish an issue of its ECS Transactions (ECST) of full conference papers and research from the 2019 Fuel Cell Seminar for interested presenters.
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