Fuel Cell Laboratory Info
Department of Industrial Engineering
Università degli Studi di Perugia
Prof. Umberto Desideri
Contacts
Perugia
Via G. Duranti 67, 06125, Italy
Agenda
The FCLab Agenda was moved to its own page! To rich the new position follow the link below, please.
Thesis
The FCLab proposes a rich sort of sperimental, modelling or bibliographic thesis based on Fuel Cell Lab activity. All thesis are developed in collaboration with Research Center (ENEA, CIMIS) and with the possibile partnership of various indutries (Ariston, SOFC-Power, Forschungs Zentrum Julich, Alstom, Proeng).
You can take a depper look asking Prof. U. Desideri or directly the FCLab. The following link brings you to the available thesis pase.
The Fuel Cell Laboratory - FCLab - is a dynamic and growing group working maily on:
Research activities are focused on high temperature fuel cells both molten carbonate and solid oxide types. The FCLAB has developed and used test benches for single cell testing and small (1kW and 2.5kWe) fuel cell stacks.
One of the most important topic are leaded to the field of CHP and rational use of energy in buildings. The group is active in studying the applications of small and micro CHP systems. The research group has collected a database of small and micro CHP installations in Italy updated until 2007. A current activity is in the measurement and analysis of electrical and thermal demand of residential and tertiary buildings, to determine the load profiles for different types of users where CHP systems could be installed. Moreover about studies concerning application for small and micro CHP systems we are strictly involved in modelling issues, system integration and system modelling.
To this aim also a particular activity of simulation has been scheduled to evaluate, starting from the load profiles of different types of users, the performances of micro CHP systems based on SOFC.
Performance analysis, durability tests, fuel flexibility, procedure harmonization and standardization. We perform tests for performance evaluation, alternative gas evaluation, pollutants effects assessment and durability analysis
Numerical codes development (detailed models: the code developed at FC Lab is entirely written in a partial differential form. As a consequence, detailed information of all the cell components are well known; system models, simulation (cells, cogenerative and hybrid stationary systems analysis and optimization) at regimen and partial loads, exergetic analysis, cost, environmental and reliability analyses (ex. LCA - Life-Cycle-Assessment). A particular activity of simulation is scheduled for the optimization of the control strategy of battery-FC integrated system applied to vehicles. Such an analysis is also focused on the optimal H2 production system (from an energetic and exergetic point of view) in function of the fleet consistency
BoP design, alternative fuels usage, components integrated numerical/experimental activity
The University of Perugia is a member of the N.ERGHY (New European Research Grouping on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen), the European Association aiming at promoting, supporting and accelerating the deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technology by aligning the European R&D community and by this increasing the effectiveness of the representation of this community.
The N.ERGHY association was formed in 2008 by the European research community to effectively represent its interests within the FCH JU (Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking). N.ERGHY is formed as a Belgian non-profit association (AISBL - Association International Sans But Lucratif) and is completely financed by its members. This independence from commercial and political interests allows the association to act purely for the interests of its members. N.ERGHY represents one of the three groups of board besides the European Commission and the Industry Grouping (NEW-IG).
As of January 2009, N.ERGHY is representing more than 55 universities and research institutes from over 15 European Countries and continually more members join it.
N. ERGHY foresees the participation in the respective Joint Technology Initiative, including the concerned joint undertaking or any other related structure (the "JTI"), which is envisaged to be carried out together with the "European Industry Grouping for a Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Joint Technology Initiative" (Industry Grouping) and the European Commission.
FCLab is actively involved within the organization of the following international conferences:
Perugia, June 26-29, 2012
Perugia, June 15-17, 2012
The Fuel Cell Laboratory will partecipate to this event organizating a stand focused on μ-CHP and round table saturday June 16th.
Rome, December 14-16, 2011
The European Fuel Cell Technology & Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference intends to outline the international state of the art of fuel cells and to provide short, medium and long-term visions on research and development in the field, as well as on market opportunities, global policies and future energy scenarios.
The conference aims to reply to the several open questions which continue to challenge the fuel cell world. It will be our target to provide a clear picture of the status of fuel cells, to consolidate the vision and reframe strategies and objectives, and to promote systematic collaboration between industry, research institutions, customers and society.
Research activities
Research activities are focused on high temperature fuel cells both molten carbonate and solid oxide types. The FCLAB has developed and used test benches for single cell testing and small (1kW and 2.5kWe) fuel cell stacks.
One of the most important topic are leaded to the field of CHP and rational use of energy in buildings. The group is active in studying the applications of small and micro CHP systems. The research group has collected a database of small and micro CHP installations in Italy updated until 2007. A current activity is in the measurement and analysis of electrical and thermal demand of residential and tertiary buildings, to determine the load profiles for different types of users where CHP systems could be installed. Moreover about studies concerning application for small and micro CHP systems we are strictly involved in modelling issues, system integration and system modelling.
To this aim also a particular activity of simulation has been scheduled to evaluate, starting from the load profiles of different types of users, the performances of micro CHP systems based on SOFC.
Testing
Performance analysis, durability tests, fuel flexibility, procedure harmonization and standardization. We perform tests for performance evaluation, alternative gas evaluation, pollutants effects assessment and durability analysis
Numerical simulations
Numerical codes development (detailed models: the code developed at FC Lab is entirely written in a partial differential form. As a consequence, detailed information of all the cell components are well known; system models, simulation (cells, cogenerative and hybrid stationary systems analysis and optimization) at regimen and partial loads, exergetic analysis, cost, environmental and reliability analyses (ex. LCA - Life-Cycle-Assessment). A particular activity of simulation is scheduled for the optimization of the control strategy of battery-FC integrated system applied to vehicles. Such an analysis is also focused on the optimal H2 production system (from an energetic and exergetic point of view) in function of the fleet consistency
System design
BoP design, alternative fuels usage, components integrated numerical/experimental activity
N.ERGHY
The University of Perugia is a member of the N.ERGHY (New European Research Grouping on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen), the European Association aiming at promoting, supporting and accelerating the deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technology by aligning the European R&D community and by this increasing the effectiveness of the representation of this community.
The N.ERGHY association was formed in 2008 by the European research community to effectively represent its interests within the FCH JU (Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking). N.ERGHY is formed as a Belgian non-profit association (AISBL - Association International Sans But Lucratif) and is completely financed by its members. This independence from commercial and political interests allows the association to act purely for the interests of its members. N.ERGHY represents one of the three groups of board besides the European Commission and the Industry Grouping (NEW-IG).
As of January 2009, N.ERGHY is representing more than 55 universities and research institutes from over 15 European Countries and continually more members join it.
N. ERGHY foresees the participation in the respective Joint Technology Initiative, including the concerned joint undertaking or any other related structure (the "JTI"), which is envisaged to be carried out together with the "European Industry Grouping for a Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Joint Technology Initiative" (Industry Grouping) and the European Commission.
Conferences
FCLab is actively involved within the organization of the following international conferences:
ECOS 2012
International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy SystemsPerugia, June 26-29, 2012
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The ECOS 2012 Organizing Committee cordially invites you to attend the ECOS Conference 2012, which will be held in Perugia, Italy. The location in central Italy, close to world-class white-water rafting, mountain biking, and horseback riding resorts, in a historical town of ancient tradition and with relevant tourist and cultural attractions, will be a great opportunity to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this exceptionally successful series of events.
ECOS 2012 will place a specific emphasis on Renewable Energy Conversion Systems and Sustainable Technologies. Plenary lectures will be offered by selected speakers. |
Festival dell'Energia
L'ENERGIA SPIEGATA - Festival dell'EnergiaPerugia, June 15-17, 2012
The Fuel Cell Laboratory will partecipate to this event organizating a stand focused on μ-CHP and round table saturday June 16th.
EFC 11
European Fuel Cell 2011
Piero Lunghi Conference & ExhibitionRome, December 14-16, 2011
The European Fuel Cell Technology & Applications - Piero Lunghi Conference intends to outline the international state of the art of fuel cells and to provide short, medium and long-term visions on research and development in the field, as well as on market opportunities, global policies and future energy scenarios.
The conference aims to reply to the several open questions which continue to challenge the fuel cell world. It will be our target to provide a clear picture of the status of fuel cells, to consolidate the vision and reframe strategies and objectives, and to promote systematic collaboration between industry, research institutions, customers and society.
ICAE 2011
International Conference on Applied Energy
Perugia, Centro Congressi, Italy
MAY 16, 2011 - MAY 18, 2011
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The Fuel Cell Laboratory is involved ICAE 2011 - International Conference on Applied Energy event. The past conferences have addressed the issue of sustainable development from different points of view and we can now assess the most suitable ways to move in that direction. It is now agreed by scientists, stakeholders, politicians, and the general public, that sustainable development cannot be reached with a single and unique solution but it can be achieved with a variety of solutions, technologies and choices. In the field of applied energy, sustainable development means saving energy, using renewable energy sources and mitigating pollution and greenhouse gases emissions. All those goals have to be pursued together with the same force and determination. This conference wants to assess the above three goals and define future strategies to accomplish them in the best way. |