The research line relating to fuel cells is one of the first activities established at the ITAE. The activity in this field started in 1982 with the study of molten carbonate cells. Since 2009 they have no longer been ITAE’s object of study. Fuel cells are electrochemical devices able to...
Test stations for thermal energy systems
Test benches for the pre-commercial system characterisation and test: heat pumps, thermostat freezers, heating and cooling accumulation, co-generators, tri-generators, evaporation fridges. – Capacity: > 35 kW (cooling) – Max. Power: 75 kW @ 99 °C. 35 kW @ 220 °C.
Prototype of H2/Syngas Generator from diesel
DSR I – Prototype of H2/Syngas Generator it is designed and realised for the maximum production of hydrogen of 1.5 Nm3/h, and based on the SR process of diesel. It aims at producing syngas and/or integrating it with Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) systems for stationary application.
Environmentally-friendly housing unit
Nearly net-zero energy housing units design & construction to study innovative energy systems on a residential scale. Integrating renewable sources energy production systems (3kW Rooftop PV system) with thermal, electric and hydrogen storage systems. – Materials: fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) – Concept: recyclability, modularity. – Fuel Cells: 2,5kW
Fuel Cells Minibus and Service Station
Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Minibus - Seats : 16 + 1 - Engine power: Power rating: 40 kW, Peak: 80kW - Battery power: Power rating: 30 kW, Peak: 120kW - Battery Energy: 65 kWh - Fuel Cell System Power (PEFC): 20kW - H2 Storage: 300l, 350bar - Power consumption (Average): 0,6 kWh/km Hydrogen Fuel Cell...
Systems for transport
The laboratory at the CNR-ITAE Test Centre, is equipped with a test station for hybrid power systems designed for transport having power up to 60 kW. The test bench, which is realised to control the test on fuel cells, batteries and supercapacitors hybrid powertrain from control desk, allows to analyse...
