The Fuel Cell Seminar & Exposition

2006 Fuel Cell Seminar

The following presentations from the 2006 Fuel Cell Seminar have been approved for public viewing. If you cannot find a particular presentation, it is because the author did not grant the Seminar permission to post their slides on this Web site. Check back periodically for additional listings.

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Plenary Session

Welcome Remarks
Karl Stahlkopf, Hawaiian Electric Company

FCS Award Winner
John O’Sullivan

Work Package Leader HyFLEET:CUTE
Simon Whitehouse, PE Europe

Session 1A – Overview

Findings from the 2006 Worldwide Fuel Cell Industry Survey (Abstract 162)
Alastair Nimmons, Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP

Technical Progress in the Department of Energy Hydrogen Program (Abstracts 236 & 442)
Sunita Satyapal on behalf of JoAnn Milliken, U.S. Department of Energy

Fuel Cells & Hydrogen in the German Energy Research Programme (Abstract 529)
Peter Malinowski, Research Centre Jülich

U.S. DOE Fossil Energy Fuel Cell Program 2006 (Abstract 71)
Wayne Surdoval, NETL

U.S. Navy Advanced Shipboard Fuel Cell Program (Abstract 284)
Anthony Nickens, Office of Naval Research

Navigating the Shoals of the Patent System: Developing a Strategy for Avoiding Pitfalls and Achieving Effective Protection (Abstract 654)
James Cartiglia, Waddey & Patterson P.C.

Session 2A – High Temperature Fuel Cells I

Advancements of the Acumentrics Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Program (Abstract 241)
Doug Schmidt, Acumentrics Corporation

Delphi’s SOFC Development: System and Stack Status (Abstract 573)
Steve Shaffer, Delphi Corporation

Chromium Reactions and Transport in SOFCs (Abstract 137)
Michael Krumpelt, Argonne National Laboratory

Recent Advances in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Abstract 613)
Jeff Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Session 3A – Low Temperature Fuel Cells I

Department of Energy Fuel Cell Subprogram (Abstract 694)
Kathi Epping, U.S. Department of Energy

PEM Fuel Cell Electrocatalyst Durability Measurements (Abstracts 98)
Rod Borup, Los Alamos National Lab

Improved Composite Membranes and Related Performance in Commercial PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 440)
Charles Stone, Ballard Power System

Properties and Performance of Unique Expanded Graphite Gas Diffusion Layers of PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 655)
Suha Yazici, GrafTech International

Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Improved DMFC Fuel Cell Systems (Abstract 215)
Harald Boehnke, BASF AG

Development of Low Cost, Durable Membrane and Membrane Electrode Assembly for Fuel Cell Applications (Abstract 221)
Scott Gaboury, Arkema Inc.

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Session 1B – Transportation I

Immediate Next Steps – Hydrogen and FCB in Transit (Abstract 140)
Lawrence Wnuk, WestStart-CALSTART

U.S. Air Force Advanced Power Technology Office/Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstration Center (Abstract 42 & 78)
Robert David & Thomas Quinn, DOD

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transit Bus Operating Experience
Thomas Jarvi, UTC Power

Harmonization and Sharing of Data from International Fuel Cell Bus Demonstrations (Abstract 695)
Leslie Eudy, Hydrogen Technology Validation National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle Program (Abstract 314)
Bruce Rothwell, Fuel Cells Canada

2010-2025 Scenario Analysis
Sig Gronich, Department of Energy Hydrogen Program

Industrial Vehicle and Transit Bus Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Power Packs: Two Parallel Demonstrations Projects of the Southern Fuel Cell Coalition (Abstracts 289 & 685)
Dan Raudebaugh, Center for Transportation and the Environment

Session 2B – High Temperature Fuel Cells II

Development of Intermediate Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Modules and Systems (Abstract 62)
Junya Nishi, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.

Real SOFC – A Joint European Effort to Improve SOFC Durability (Abstract 561)
Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Forschungszentrum Jülich

Status of the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Development at Wartsila Corporation (Abstract 503)
Erkko Fontell, Wartsila Corporation

Results of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Development at Forschungszentrum Jülich (Abstract 522)
Robert Steinberger-Wilckens, Forschungszentrum Jülich

Session 3B – Low Temperature Fuel Cells II

NanoStructured Thin Film Temary Catalyst Activities for Oxygen Reduction (Abstract 583)
Mark Debe, 3M Company

Low Precious Metal Alloy Catalysts and Durable Carbon Supports (Abstract 745)
Paolina Atanassova, Cabot Corporation

Platinum-Free Electrocatalysts for Direct Alcohol Fuel Cells (Abstract 296)
Xiaoming Ren, Acta Spa

Highly Durable MEA for PEMFC under High Temperature and Low Humidity Conditions (Abstract 95)
Eiji Endoh, Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.

Sartorius HT-PEMFC Membrane Electrode Assembly (Abstracts 502 & 507)
Annette Reiche, Sartorius AG

Intermediate Temperature Fuel Cells Using In³⁺-doped SnP₂O₇ Electrolyte (Abstract 147)
Masahiro Nagao, Nagoya University

Session 1C – Transportation II

Automotive Fuel Cell Performance in the Real World (Abstract 570)
Bradford Fleming, UTC Power

The Development of an Ultra-Low Cost Electrolyte Membrane for PEMFC (Abstract 90)
Masayoshi Takami, Toyota Motor Corporation

Automotive PEM Fuel Cells Durability via Advanced Catalysts (Abstract 399)
Rohit Makharia, General Motors

Hydrogen Learning Demonstration Project: Initial Efficiency and Durability Results (Abstracts 446 & 792)
Keith Wipke, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Fuel Cell Mine Loader (Abstract 720)
Arnold Miller, Vehicle Projects LLC

Session 2C – High Temperature Fuel Cells III

Portable Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems for Military Applications (Abstract 701)
Aaron Crumm, Adaptive Materials, Inc.

Integrated SOFC Component Development at Fraunhofer IKTS (Abstract 270)
Michael Stelter, Fraunhofer IKTS

Operational Experience with MTU's Hot Module (Abstract 373)
Stefan Rolf, MTU CFC Solutions GmbH

Application of Continuous Manufacturing Methods to Reduce Bipolar Plate Costs (Abstract 734)
Daniel Connors, GenCell Corporation

SOFC Stacks for Residential and Stationary Applications (Abstract 96)
Christian Wunderlich, Staxera GmbH

Integrated SOFC Systems Based on Microtubular Cells – Reaching the KW Stage (Abstract 489)
Herbert Wancura, ALPPS Fuel Cell Systems GmbH

Session 3C – Hydrogen I

Hydrogen Infrastructure – Transition and Cost (Abstract 808)
Stefan Unnasch, TIAX LLC

Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells for Renewable Power Generation and Hydrogen Co-production (Abstract 430)
Pinakin Patel, Fuel Cell Energy, Inc.

Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen Purity Requirements and the Impact on Purification, Analysis, and Cost (Abstract 683)
David Guro, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Hydrogen Filling Station Fuel Cell Quality Test Apparatus & Sampling Methods (Abstract 172)
Lori Law, National Research Council Canada

ASTM Standard Test Method for Determination and Sampling of Particulate Matter in High Pressure Hydrogen Used as a Gaseous Fuel (Abstract 494)
Spencer Quong, Quong & Associates, Inc.

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Session 1D – Portable Power

Development of a Ceramic Wall-Coated Methanol Fuel Cell Processor Utilizing Novel Co-Fireable Steam-Reformation Catalyst (Abstract 247)
Steve Samms, Motorola Labs

Reduction in Platinum Loading of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Cathode Employing Non-Noble Metal Nanoparticles (Abstract 728)
Kimberly McGrath, QuantumSphere, Inc.

Session 2D – High Temperature Fuel Cells IV

SOFC Stack and System Development at United Technologies Research Center (Abstract 302)
Justin Hawkes, United Technologies Research Center

Liquid Tin Anode SOFC for Direct Fuel Conversion Including Carbon and JP-8 (Abstracts 618 & 666)
Thomas Tao, CellTech Power, LLC

Finish Platform for SOFC Research and Development (Abstract 195)
Jari Kiviaho, Technical Research Centre Finland

Session 3D – Hydrogen II

Renewable Hydrogen Production and Propulsion Achievements at Honda (Abstract 238)
Steven Mathison, Honda R&D Americas, Inc.

Hydrogen Storage for Automotive Tanks Using Hydrostatic Pressure Retainment (HPR) Microstructure (Abstract 47)
Bhavin Mehta, Ohio University

Thermal and Eletrochemical Performance of a High-Temperature Steam Electrolysis Stack (Abstract 417)
James O’Brien, Idaho National Laboratory

High-Temperature Co-Electrolysis of H2O and CO2 for Syngas Production (Abstract 418)
Carl Stoots, Idaho National Laboratory

Development of Hydrogen Generators for Residential Power Supply Using PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 362)
Jens Mathiak, Zentrum fur Brennstoffzellen Technik

Session 1E – Critical Power

A Strategy for Reducing the Cost of a Fuel Cell-Based Backup Power Product for Telecom Applications (Abstract 126)
George Roberts, UTC Power

Ongoing Development of Plug Power’s Next Generation Stationary PEM Fuel Cell System (Abstract 411)
Alan Fietelberg, Plug Power

Portable 250 W Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Battery Charger Operating On Liquid Fuels (Abstract 616)
Jerry Martin, Mesoscopic Devices, LLC

Benefits of Extended Run Technologies for PEM Fuel Cell Systems (Abstract 789)
Eric Simpkins, Ida Tech

Session 2E – Stationary Fuel Cells

Stationary Fuel Cell Power Plants Status (Abstract 84)
Daniel Brdar, Fuel Cell Energy, Inc.

Current Status and Future Prospect of PAFC Power System (Abstract 481)
Yoshihira Oka, Fuji Electric Advanced Technology Co., Ltd.

UTC Power’s PureCellTM Product Line – Past Experience and Future Plans (Abstracts 290 & 674)
David Paul, UTC Power

Link-Up of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell with an Updraft Wood Gasifier via Hot Gas Processing (Abstract 121)
Florian Patrice Nagel, Paul Scherrer Institute

Session 3E – Testing and Modeling I

Life Cycle Analysis of Fuel Cell Technology for Assessment of Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impacts (Abstract 647)
Jack Brouwer, University of California

Analysis and Optimization of Fuel Cell Systems Using a Modular Testing and Simulation Tool (Abstract 68)
Patrick König, University Karlsruhe

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Reactant Flow in Flow Channels and Leakage Cross Flow Through Gas Diffusion Layers in PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 716)
Xianguo Li, University of Waterloo

Computational Study on Porosity Factor of Carbon Foam Electrode Materials for PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 698)
James Ippolito, Touchstone Research Laboratory, Ltd.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Fading Mechanisms (Abstract 819)
Bing Joe Hwang, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Friday, November 17, 2006

Session 1F – Residential Application

Empirical Performance Models for Residential Fuel Cell Systems (Abstract 652)
Mark Davis, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Market Introduction of Reformed Hydrogen Fuel Cells (RHFC) Based on High Temperature Celtec-P 1000 MEAs (Abstract 409)
Gordon Calundan, PEMEAS GmbH

Clean Power for Your Home – Technical Challenges and Solutions for a Market-Ready Product (Abstract 260)
Karl Foger, Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd.

Current Status of the Large-Scale Stationary Fuel Cell Demonstration Project in Japan (Abstract 520)
Shinji Nishikawa, New Energy Foundation

Component Failure Analysis from the U.S. Army ERDC-CERL Residential Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Demonstration (Abstract 435)
Scott Kenner, Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Session 2F – Fuel Processing

Operational Requirements for a Multi-Fuel Processor that Generates Hydrogen from Bio- and Petroleum-Based Fuels for Both SOFC and PEM Fuel Cells (Abstract 681)
Patricia Irving, InnovaTek

Diesel and Jet Fuel for Portable Power Applications (Abstracts 204 & 400)
Mark Fokema, Aspen Products Group, Inc.

Session 3F – Testing and Modeling II

An Investigation of PEMFC Failures via Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (Abstract 712)
Walter Merida, University of British Columbia

Fuel Cell-Based Hardware in Loop for PEM Fuel Cell Systems (Abstract 737)
Robert Moore, University of Hawaii

Hydrogen-Oxygen PEM Regenerative Fuel Cell Development at NASA Glenn Research Center (Abstract 245)
David Bents, NASA Glenn Research Center

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