SOFC activity in Romania

State of the art: description of ongoing activities in this field

the-romanian-position-paper_sofc.pdf

Producer of innovative material for Membrane Electrode Assembly

The University of Salerno (Italy) is building a European project consortium and has expressed the need for a PEM Fuel Cell partner. The profile is the following:

The project promoters and partners are active in the area of PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) Fuel Cell system and have a strong experience in thermo-fluid dynamic modeling as well as in the complex system design.

The candidate partner must have a basic background on chemistry, with particular experience on PEM fuel cell materials such as ionomer, catalyst, porous gdl, electrode and has a specific interest in producing innovative materials for MEA (Membrane Electrode Assembly). The project partner must have experience in the production of membrane and catalyst coating processes. A candidate who is currently seeking for partners to start new cooperation towards MEA design enhancement is preferred. The partner should also be interested in improving heat removal and water management processes to reduce the risk of both hot spots and flooding, aiming at increasing FC lifetime.

For more information and contact details, please email Mr. Mosca of the ENFUGEN project: mosca@teseo.be.

Molten-Carbonate / Solid-Oxide Fuel cell manufacturer

The University l’Aquila (Italy) is building a European project consortium and is looking for a partner fitting the following description.

They are lookng for a scientific institute or industry, from Poland or another Eastern European countryn, able to manufacture a small-sized Molten Carbonate (MCFC) or Solid Oxide (SOFC) Fuel Cell, to be assembled in a portable unit for laboratory environment. The unit will be used to test the quality of a fuel cell produced via biomass gasification.

For more information and contact details, please email Mr. Mosca of the ENFUGEN project: mosca@teseo.be.

New material and processes for an original small size MCFC for residential CHP application

IPASS (Engineering for the Environment and Sustainable development - Italy - www.ipassnet.it) intends to submit a Small or medium scale Collaborative Project (STREP) under call FP7-ENERGY-2007-1-RTD, Topic: ENERGY 2007.1.1.1: Basic research on materials and processes for High temperature Fuel Cells (SOFC & MCFC)

Role: Technology development / Research / Demonstration

Type of organisation: University / Research organisation / Association / SME / Industry

Profile sought: Hydrogen and fuel cells, thermal engineering, applied thermodynamics, coatings and surface treatment, material technology, ceramic materials and powders, gases, industrial instrumentation (sensors, actuators, …), electronics and electrical technology, electrical engineering

For more information please view full partner search profile attached or contact Ms. Pocaterra of APRE (pocaterra@apre.it)

Link to full partner search text: New material and processes for an original small size MCFC for residential CHP application

Electrotechnical Institute, Division of Electrotechnology and Materials Science

Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells research.

More info on:

http://cordis.europa.eu

The National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies - ICIT Ramnicu Valcea

The National research and development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies (ICIT) has developed at national level the first experimental pilot plant for energy production using proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

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Needs analysis report

This report was prepared by IEN, ECB, Enviros and partners from ACC contries to analyse the state of the art, the existing barriers and needs for research successful performance in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen energy in Poland, Slovakia, Chech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania.

enfugen-del-21.pdf