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| Reference Number | F/03/00284/00/00 | |
| Title | 5kw Fuel Cell UPS Characterisation | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Other Power and Storage Technologies (Electric power conversion) 50%; Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (Fuel Cells, Stationary applications) 50%; |
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| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | SOCIAL SCIENCES (Economics and Econometrics) 20%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 80%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Mr D (Dave ) McGrath No email address given SiGEN Ltd |
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| Award Type | Standard | |
| Funding Source | DTI | |
| Start Date | 03 January 2005 | |
| End Date | 31 January 2006 | |
| Duration | 12 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £21,000 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Power | |
| Region | Scotland | |
| Programme | FCELLS | |
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Mr D (Dave ) McGrath , SiGEN Ltd (100.000%) |
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| Objectives | A detailed description of the gas storage and delivery system is included in the report.The influence of temperature and stack power over start-up time was studied.To establish the dynamic operation of the fuel cell, load-switching tests, both of active and reactive nature, were carried out.A life cycle analysis is included to ease the decision of choosing a UPS based on autonomy and lifetime.Both capital cost comparison and operating cost comparison favour the fuel cell system when extended autonomy is considered. Total Project value = 42050, DTI grant = 21000 | |
| Abstract | Prove by testing that a 5kW Gencore Fuel Cell system can constitute a viable and technically sound UPS system.Test and document thedesign integrity of the BOC s hydrogen system.Characterise the dynamic and transient response of the system from gas to load.Test and analyse as many fault conditions as possible.Test the power electronics interface between fuel cell, battery and inverter (system uses a 10 minute autonomy battery for start up).Test and characterise the start up sequence and measurethe reliability and effectiveness of the battery to fuel cell transition.Obtain accurate, auditable and verifiable test data to verify the above.Produce a complete and detailed life of product cost model testing cost effectiveness with consideration to capital costs, maintenance costs, gas delivery costs, system reliability and end of life disposal as compared with the incumbent battery technologies. | |
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| Publications | Characterisation of 5kW Fuel Cell Based UPS: Final Report Characterisation of 5kW Fuel Cell Based UPS: Project Summary |
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| Added to Database | 01/01/07 | |
