Research, build and test the world's first 1kW environmental monitoring system powered by platinum free cathode technology

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Title
Research, build and test the world's first 1kW environmental monitoring system powered by platinum free cathode technology

CoPED ID
782d395d-83b9-45e0-8b8f-98439a5a56bb

Status
Closed


Value
£1,948,622

Start Date
Dec. 1, 2009

End Date
Nov. 30, 2012

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This project has delivered the world's first fully functioning and field- tested 1kW stand alone PEM fuel cell powered system for the pumps in an environmental monitoring outflow plant at Solvay Interox’s Warrington site, using ACAL Energy's novel low cost platinum free cathode technology, FlowCath®. The project has built a deep understanding of the design & engineering requirements of the integrated 1kW system, as well undertaking detailed research into the unique fluid flows and stack designs for ACAL Energy's novel approach, including researching MEAs and materials to ensure durability and performance. Integral to the project has been the work to meet the challenging safety requirements of the installation on the chemical plant as well implementation from the outset of remote management capability of the system. The project has been led by ACAL Energy, who built and researched the stack configurations as well leading the field trial; Southampton University, developed simulation tools & fluid modelling; Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, world leading catalyst and MEA specialists, provided the MEA for project; Solvay Interox hosted the field system and UPS Systems plc installed & configure the integrated system. The grant enabled the consortium of high-calibre, experienced groups with funding that balanced the high risk as well accelerated the deployment of this UK invented technology.

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  1. Fuel cells
  2. Fuels
  3. Projects
  4. Safety and security
  5. Simulation
  6. Technology

Extracted key phrases
  1. Novel low cost platinum free cathode technology
  2. Environmental monitoring system
  3. Detailed research
  4. Environmental monitoring outflow plant
  5. Field system
  6. Integrated system
  7. ACAL Energy
  8. Project
  9. Unique fluid flow
  10. World
  11. Pem fuel cell
  12. Solvay Interox
  13. Novel approach
  14. Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells
  15. Stack configuration

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