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ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelHannover Messe: Technology Forum, 21st April 2010Dr Graham Cooley, CEO
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelHannover Messe: Technology Forum, 21st April 2010Dr Graham Cooley, CEO
ContentsCompany Positioning
Technology Snapshot
Product Launch
Hydrogen Refuelling
Outlook
Legal Statement
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Company Positioning
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Company Positioning
ITM PowerEnergy Storage | Clean Fuel
• Electrolyser Product Range• Clean Fuel Product Range• Engineering hydrogen solutions• Seeking partners• Managing field trials
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Technology Snapshot
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Technology Snapshot
A Suite of New Membrane Materials and MEA’sITM Power’s Unique Selling Propositions are:
• Low cost (compared to Fluorocarbons)• Ease of production• New product fabrication routes• For both Electrolysers and Fuel Cells• Improved water management
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Technology Snapshot
Membrane EngineeringExample: Modify equilibrium water content
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Cross-linking component
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Patent Position
Patent PositionITM has 25 patents granted or pending:• Core materials and production process patent granted• Key patents prosecuted via PCT system• Follow on patents provide cover for:
- Advances in systems engineering- Novel applications
Comprehensive IP protection:Core patent, WO2002GB04095 (2002) “Hydrophilic polymers and their use as membranes in electrochemical cells” is now granted in most territories.
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Technology Snapshot
Efficiency is KeyThe MEA efficiency effects:• The heat generated• The hydrogen cost • The membrane lifetime
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Technology Snapshot
MEA LongevityWater quality is important!
• Membrane preconditioning removes trapped residue from polymerisation• Water clean up minimises contamination• Establishing evidence base at product level
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Technology Snapshot
Stack DevelopmentA good MEA needs a great stack
• Developed a suite of stack design tools
• Both theoretical and empirical approaches utilised
• Test capacity increased to meet the task
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Technology Snapshot
Systems DevelopmentFrom technology provider to product supplier
• System sizing, integration and packaging• CAD and CAE capabilities• In-house development of control systems
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Technology Snapshot
Testing and QualityAn ISO quality environment
• Well developed quality control practices
• Integrated management system
• Core MEA & stack testing team
• Well stocked test laboratories
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Technology Snapshot
Manufacture and AssemblyA dedicated production facility in Sheffield
• Well equipped for small batch production• Use of standard operating procedures• Continuous improvement methodology• Supply chain management• Highly skilled team
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Technology Snapshot
CE AccreditationProducts pre-assessment completed
• Consultancy on safety and CE requirements
• Developed understanding of relevant directives
• Process ongoing for all products
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Product Launch
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Electrolyser Products
ITM has developed a suite of electrolyser products for a range of applications from laboratory-based analytical systems, through soldering and joining, to clean fuel provision for hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Product Range (left-right): HCore, HLab 600, HLab1000, HBox 1000, HBox 3000, HFlame, HPac
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Electrolyser Products
Hydrogen Production RatesSmall:
In the region of 0.5 – 2.5 kg/week H2. This is appropriate for laboratories, the education market, fuel cell developers and for trickle charging hydrogen stores
Medium:
A minimum of 1kg/day H2. Units in this range may be used on their own or in tandem for H2ome, transport and small industrial applications
Large:
As required for high pressure transport refuelling and other industrial applications
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Electrolyser Products
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Hydrogen RefuellingInfrastructure Products
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Hydrogen Refuelling
Green Box – 2008 A pioneer in the field since 2008
• 1kg/day prototype
• 8 hour refill
• Designed as a home refueller
• Product format did not gain traction
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HPRU – 2009Stationary High Pressure Refueller
• Rapid cascade refuelling at 350 bar
• Flexible and modular
• One of only four refuellers in the UK
Hydrogen Refuelling
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Hydrogen Refuelling
HFuel® – 2010 Hydrogen Fuel infrastructure unit
• HFuel 15kg/day, rapid cascade refuelling at 350 bar
• Flexible, modular and transportable refuelling unit
• Targeted at the urban commercial fleet market
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Hydrogen Refuelling
HPac, HFill, HFuel – 2011 An integrated product range from home refuelling to mobile infrastructure units
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Hydrogen Refuelling
HFill® – 2011 Home refueller for coupling to embedded renewable energy
• Developed in a mature legislative environment
• Services for the 700 bar adopted standard
• Aligned with a highly distributed model
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HFuel Brochure
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Company Positioning
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Outlook
• Strong Technology Platform• ISO accreditation• Focused on products• CE marking in process• Seeking partners for distribution and field trials• Strong cash position - £19m
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel
Legal Statement
ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel