Electrochemical Hydrogen Compressor

Lipp, Ludwig¹ 

[1]FuelCell Energy, Inc., Torrington, CT (United States)

关键词: Hydrogen compression;    solid state;    electrochemical;    EHC;    fuel cell vehicle refueling;    hydrogen economy;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1235441
RP-ID  :  DOE--FCE003727
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1235441

学科分类：再生能源与代替技术

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

Conventional compressors have not been able to meet DOE targets for hydrogen refueling stations. They suffer from high capital cost, poor reliability and pose a risk of fuel contamination from lubricant oils. This project has significantly advanced the development of solid state hydrogen compressor technology for multiple applications. The project has achieved all of its major objectives. It has demonstrated capability of Electrochemical Hydrogen Compression (EHC) technology to potentially meet the DOE targets for small compressors for refueling sites. It has quantified EHC cell performance and durability, including single stage hydrogen compression from near-atmospheric pressure to 12,800 psi and operation of EHC for more than 22,000 hours. Capital cost of EHC was reduced by 60%, enabling a path to meeting the DOE cost targets for hydrogen compression, storage and delivery ($2.00-2.15/gge by 2020).