Poster programme

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Photobioproduced Hydrogen for Fuel Cells
R. C. Dante, S. Armenta, M. Gutierrez, Monterrey Technology Institute, Mexico

Catalysts – The Enabler for Efficient Fuel Processing
N. Modl, Süd-Chemie AG, Germany

Demonstration of Hydrogen Energy Storage with Renewable Energy Sources in a Stand-Alone System
R. J. L. Gammon, D. G. Infield, M. Thomson, A. Roy, CREST, Loughborough University, UK

Testing an Isolated System Powered by Solar Energy and PEM Fuel Cell with Hydrogen Generation
A. M. Chaparro¹ , J. Soler¹ , M. J. Escudero¹ , L. Daza¹,², ¹Dpto. Combustibles Fósiles, CIEMAT, Madrid, Spain, ² Instituto de Catálisis y Petroleoquímica, CSIC, Campus Cantoblanco, Madrid, Spain

Reforming of Ethanol at Room Temperature in a Surface Wave Plasma Reactor
J. L. Hueso¹, J. Cotrino¹, A. Caballero¹, A. R. Gonzalez-Elipe¹, E. Moreno², C. García² ,¹CSIC-Seville University, Spain; ²Hynergreen Technologies, S.A., Spain

High Performance Water-Gas Shift Catalysts For Fuel Processing
M. W. Balakos¹, J. P. Wagner¹, K. M. A. Wanninger², ¹Süd-Chemie Inc., USA, ²Süd-Chemie AG., Germany

Optimization of a Methanol Reformer for Fuel Cell Vehicles
L. Johansen², B. Lindström¹, L.J. Pettersson¹, P. Ekdunge², M. Råberg-Hellsing² , ¹KTH-Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden; ²Volvo Technology Corporation, Sweden

Novel Nano Size CuZnAl-Spinel Structure Catalyst for Hydrogen Production by Autothermal Reforming of Methanol
S. T. Yong, S. Kawi, K. Hidajat, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Options for Biomass-Fuelled Fuel Cells in Buildings
A. Bauen¹, D. Hart¹, M. Aplin², N. Brandon, ¹Imperial College London, UK, ²Buro Happold Engineers, UK

Ionic Activators in Electrolytic Hydrogen Production – Cost Reduction – Analysis of Cathode Lode
M. P. Kaninski¹, D. L. Stojic¹, A. S. Maksic¹, S. S. Miljanic², ¹Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences, Laboratory of Physical Chemistry,Yugoslavia, ²University of Belgrade, Faculty of Physical Chemistry, Yugoslavia

Coupling of a 2.5 kW Steam Reformer with a 1 kWel PEM Fuel Cell
A. Heinzel¹, J. Roes², J. Mathiak¹, T. Kalk¹, H. Kraus¹, H. Brandt², ¹ ZBT GmbH ,Germany; ²University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Comparison of Supported Catalysts for High, Medium and Low Temperature Water-Gas-Shift Reaction for Highly Compact Fuel Cell Reformer Systems
A. Heinzel¹, M. Dokupil², J. Mathiak¹, S. Souzani¹ , ¹ZBT GmbH ,Germany; ²University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

A Natural Gas Based Hydrogen Generator for Fuel Cells
M. H. Eikani¹, S. Rowshanzamir² , ¹Iranian Research Organizaton for Science and Technology, Iran, ² Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

Sorbents for Removal of Odorants from Natural Gas
G. Alptekin, R. Copeland, TDA Research, Inc., USA

Dynamic Modelling of an Electrolyser and a Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell in a Stand-Alone Hybrid Renewable Energy System
A. Roy , S. J. Watson, D. G. Infield, M. Thomson, R. J. L. Gammon, CREST, Loughborough University, UK

Life-Cycle-Assessment of Fuel Cells Based Landfill-Gas Energy Conversion Technologies
P. Lunghi, R. Bove, U. Desideri, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, Università di Perugia, Perugia, Italy

Sensitivity Analysis of Diesel Fuel Processing
C. Mengel, L. Hartmann, K. Lucka, H. Köhne, Oel-Wärme-Institut Aachen, Herzogenrath, Germany

Possibility of Dimethyl Ether as a Fuel for SOFCs
T. Kato¹, K. Kato¹, A. Negishi¹, K.Nozaki¹, T.L.Nguyen¹, T.Honda¹, K.Takano¹, A.Momma¹, Y.Kaga¹, M. Dokiya ² , ¹Fuel Cell Group, Energy Electronics Institute AIST, Japan; ²Yokohama National University, Japan

Process Flow Model of Small Fuel Cell System Supplied with Biogas
J. Van herle¹, F. Maréchal¹, S. Leuenberger¹, Y. Membrez², D. Favrat¹ , ¹Laboratory of Industrial Energy Systems (LENI), Faculty of Engineering, Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland, ²EREP SA, Aclens, Switzerland

Hydrogen Separation from Reformate Streams: Mathematical Modelling and Experimental Validation
M. Kostoglou¹, P. Housiada¹, A.G. Konstandopoulos¹, J.M. Rowe², P. Walker², R. Lloyd²,³ , ¹Aerosol & Particle Technology Lab, CERTH/CPERI, Greece; ²Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, Reading, UK, ³University of Oxford, UK

Advanced Hydrogen Fuel Systems for Fuel Cell Vehicles
A. R. Abele, QUANTUM Fuel Systems Technologies WorldWide, Inc., USA

New Innovative Catalysts for Fuel Processors
M. Hoelzle¹, H. Junicke¹, J. David Artrip² , ¹BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany, ²BASF Corp. USA

New Catalytic Systems for the Removal of Sulphur from Natural Gas
M. Hoelzle¹, H. Wessel¹, B. Vogel² , ¹BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany, ²WINGAS GmbH, Kassel, Germany

Catalytic Autothermal Reforming of Jet Fuel
B. Lenz, Fraunhofer Institut Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany

System Integration of a Plate Reactor for Gasoline Steam Reforming for Automotive Applications
H. Liu¹, J. M. Zalc², J. F. Nicole¹, R. Dalla Betta¹ , ¹Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc., USA; ²University of California, Berkeley, USA

A Conceptual Design Of The Fuel Processor System For A 5kw PEMFC
S. K. Kamarudin, W. R.W. Daud, Y. K. Loke, A. Md. Som, M. S. Takriff , A.W. Mohammad, National University Of Malaysia, Malaysia

The Conceptual Design of a Hydrogen Purification System for PEMFC: A Mesoporous Tubular Ceramic Membrane and a Pressure Swing Adsorber in Series
S. K. Kamarudin, W. R. W. Daud, A. W. Mohammad, National University of Malaysia

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The Impacts of Low Platinum Loading of a Fabricated Electrode and Gas Diffusion Layer in MEA on the Performance of a Single PEM Fuel Cell
S.E. Iyuke¹, A.A.H. Kadhum², A.B. Mohamad², W.R.W. Daud², C. Rachid² , ¹ Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia; ² Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell Stack Configuration using Genetic Algorithms
I. O. Mohamed, N. Jenkins, UMIST, UK

A Study on Oxygen Gain of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells
M. Prasanna, E.A. Cho, H.Y. Ha, S.A. Hong, I.H. Oh, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea

Characteristics of the Heat-Treated Solution Cast Membranes for PEMFC
S.-Y. Ahn¹, H.Y. Ha², E.A. Cho², S.-A. Hong², Y.-C. Lee¹, I.-H. Oh² , ¹Sungkyunkwan University, South Korea; ²Korea Institute of Science & Technology, South Korea

Characterization of Bipolar Plate Materials for PEM Fuel Cells
E. A. Cho, U.-S. Jeon, H.-Y. Ha, S.-A. Hong, I.-H. Oh , Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Korea

A Neural Computation Approach on the Modelling of Methanol Fuel Cells
I. Becerik ¹ , S. Seker ² , ¹ Istanbul Technical University, Department of Chemistry, Turkey, ² Istanbul Technical University, Department of Electrical Engineering, Maslak-Istanbul/Turkey

Novel Gas Diffusion Layer Functioned with Water Management for PEMFC
J. Chen, M. Hori, Daido Institute of Technology, Japan

Novel Approach to Recycling Water and to Reducing Water Loss in DMFC
E. Peled, A. Aharon, A. Blum, M. Philosoph, Y. Lavi, School of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

An Integrated Approach to Microstructural Optimisation of Solid Polymer Fuel Cell Components Using Novel Methods in Image Processing, Semantic Inferencing and Knowledge Extraction
A. Dicks¹, J.Drennan¹, J. Hunter ² , ¹The University of Queensland, Australia, ²Distributed Systems Technology Centre, Australia

Corrosion Resistance Component for PEM Fuel Cells
S.-J. Lee, C.-H. Huang, Y.-P. Chen, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taiwan

A Proposed Industry Testing Methodology for Through-Plane Electrical Conductivity in Composite Bipolar Plates
Electrical Conductivity Testing Protocols Task Force, Materials and Components Working Group, United States Fuel Cell Council, TN, USA

A Potential Anode Material For Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell
S. Sen Gupta, S.S. Mahapatra, J. Datta, Department of Chemistry, Bengal Engineering College (D.U.), Howrah, India

The Study of Concentration Polarization of Oxygen Reduction Reaction at Gas Diffusion Electrode in Presence of Synergism Effect
H. Gharibi¹, R. Abdullah Mirzaie¹,² , ¹Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran, ²Dept. of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Shahid Rajaie University, Tehran, Iran

Investigation of fractal flow fields in portable PEMFC and DMFC
K. Tüber, A. Oedegaard, M. Hermann, C. Hebling, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Germany

Numerical Simulation of a PEMFC with Different Flow-Field Patterns
W.-Y. Lee¹, H.-M. Jung², J.-S. Park², C.-S. Kim¹ , ¹ Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea, ² Hankuk Aviation University, Korea

Effect of PTFE Content in Gas Diffusion Media on the Performance of PEMFC
G.-G. Park, T.-H. Yang, Y.-G. Yoon, W.-Y. Lee, C.-S. Kim, Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea (ROK)

Mordenite-Nafion Composite Membranes for High Temperature Operation of PEMFC
S.H Kwak¹, K.H. Yoon¹ , T.H. Yang², C.S. Kim² , ¹ Department of Ceramic Engineering, Yonsei University, Korea, ² Fuel Cell Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea

The Properties of New Bipolar Plate for PEM Fuel Cell Engine with Automobile
M.-H. Oh, S.-E. Yoo, Y.-S Yoon, B.-S. Han, Y.-M. Kim, Y. Goo, Korea Automotive Technology Institute, Chonan, Korea

Performance and Durability of Membrane Electrode Assemblies Based on Radiation Grafted Proton Exchange Membranes
L. Gubler¹, T.J. Schmidt², H. Kuhn¹, G.G. Scherer¹, H.P. Brack¹, A. Wokaun¹ , ¹Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland; ²Celanese Ventures, Germany

Performance of Polypyrrole-Impregnated Composite Electrode for URFC
D.H. Son, J.Y. Kim,J.H. Park, H.K. Lee, Y.I. Joe ,T.H.Lee, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

Development and Research of Low Temperature Fuel Cells (PEFC; DMFC; AFC) at The German Aerospace Center
E. Gülzow, M. Schulze, Institut für Technische Thermodynamik, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V., Germany

Modelling PEM Fuel Cells with STAR-CD: Understanding Water Management
M. Zellat¹, D. Spuckler², ¹CD adapco Group, UK, ²adapco Group, USA

Carbon Nanotubes Hydrogen Electrodes with Pt, Ni, Co, Fe catalyst for Fuel Cell Application
A. K. Chatterjee¹, M. Sharon², R.Banerjee¹ ,¹Energy Systems Engg., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, India, ²Dept. of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, India

Comparison Between Carbon Nano Beads and Nano Fibers Electrodes for Fuel Cell
A. K. Chatterjee¹a, M. Sharon², R. Banerjee¹, ¹Energy Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India, ²Dept. Of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

Enhancement of Hydrogen Oxidation Activity of Nickel Coated Carbon Nanobeads Electrode by Cobalt and Iron Addition
A. K. Chatterjee¹a, M. Sharon², R. Banerjee¹, ¹Energy Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, India, ²Dept. Of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay, Powai, India

Using Heteropoly Acids in the Design and Improvement of PEM Fuel Cell MEAs at the Molecular Level
A. M. Herring¹, J. A. Turner², S. F. Dec¹, J. Meng¹, M.A. Sweikart,¹, ² J. L. Malers¹, ², B. Limoges², ¹Colorado School of Mines, USA; ²National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA

The Development Process for Coatings for Metal Separator and Collector Plates in PEMFC and DMFC Technologies
V. J. Clarke, E. E. Farndon, D. R. Hodgson, I. M. Long, INEOS Chlor Ltd, ETB Technical Centre, Runcorn Site HQ, Runcorn, Cheshire, UK

An Analytical Approach on Effect of Diffusion Layer on ORR for PEMFCs
E. Saievar-Iranizad¹, L. Nahavandi², J. Mirzazadeh² , ¹Tarbiat Modarres University, Iran; ²R&D Center of Iran Khodro, Iran

MEA for Low Humidification Operation with Hydrophilic GDL
O. Hiroi, H. Fukumoto, H. Maeda, M. Matsumura, K. Mitsuda, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan

Activities for a Residential PEFC Co-Generation System
M. Kawamura, N. Osaka, J. Komiya, J. Miyake, H. Horinouchi, K. Nishizaki, PEFC/ Hydrogen Project, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Japan

A Study on the Characteristics of the Diffusion Layer Thickness and Porosity of the PEMFC
H. K. Lee, J. U. Heo, T. H. Lee, Dept. of Chemical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea

ElectroEtchTM: A New Machining Production Process Developed for Complex Flow-Field Patterning on Carbon Polar and Bipolar Plates
R. W. Bayliss, W. D. Sherratt, Morgan Group Technology Limited, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcs., UK

In Situ X-Ray Absorption Studies of Pt and Ru Chemistry During Methanol Oxidation
W. L. Holstein, H. D. Rosenfeld, DuPont Central Research & Development, USA

Alcohol Electrooxidation Studies Using Microelectrode Techniques
M. Umeda,¹, I. Uchida² , ¹Nagaoka University of Technology, Japan; ²Tohoku University, Japan

Development of High Power Density Type MEA at Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Y. Kunisa, M. Tsushima, K. Yamada, J. Tayanagi, A. Watakabe, M. Kawamoto, Y. Takimoto, M. Yoshitake, Research Center, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan

Carbon Nanotube as an Anode Catalyst Support Material for Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
D. H. Jung¹, M. S. Jun¹,², S. H. Hong¹, D. H. Peck¹, R. H. Song¹, D. R. Shin¹ , J. D. Chung² , ¹Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Yusong, Daejon, Korea, ²Air Pollution Control Lab , Hoseo University, A San, Chung nam, Korea

Analysis of DMFC/Battery Hybrid Power System for Portable Applications
B. Lee¹, D. Jung², Y. Ko² , ¹Korea Institute of Energy Research, Yuseong Taejon, Korea
²Chonbuk National University

Influence of Operating Conditions on the Performance of a PEFC Fed by Reformate
T. Smolinka¹, U. Wittstadt¹, W. Lehnert² , ¹Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Germany, ²Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research, Germany

Characterisation and Modelling of Planar Self-breathing PEMFC
A. Schmitz¹, C. Ziegler¹, J. O. Schumacher¹, M. Tranitz¹, E. Fontes², C. Hebling¹ , ¹Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany, ²COMSOL Inc., Burlington, MA, USA

Optimisation of Microstructured Flowfields for PEMFC
A. Schmitz¹, S. Wagner², R. Hahn², G. Küstler¹, C. Ziegler¹, J. O. Schumacher¹, C. Hebling¹ , ¹Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Freiburg, Germany, ²Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Micro Integration, Berlin, Germany

Water Management Systems of PEM Fuel Cells for Automotive Applications
C. Schönfelder¹, O. Lang², J. Ogrzewalla² , ¹Institute of Combustion Engines, Technical University of Aachen, Germany, ²FEV Motorentechnik GmbH, Aachen, Germany

A PEM Fuel Cell for Combined Measurement of Current and Temperature Distribution, and Flow Field Flooding
A. Hakenjos, H. Münter, U. Wittstadt, Ch. Hebling, Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Germany

Combinatorial Synthesis and Discovery of PEMFC Electrocatalysts on a Scaled Powder Production
Platform
P. Atanassova, R. Bhatia, D. Dericotte, P. Napolitano, M. Hampden-Smith, T. Kodas, Superior MicroPowders, Albuquerque New Mexico, USA

MEA Requirements for Better Tolerance Towards Varying Operating Conditions
F. Finsterwalder, G. Frank, V. Graf, E. Haug, M. Quintus, O. Schmid, R. Spaeh et al. DaimlerChrysler AG, Germany

Progress in the Development of PEM Fuel Cell Technology at IIE
U. Cano-Castillo, T. Romero, M. Aguirre, Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas, México

RESC Process with Liquid Fuels
V. Hacker¹, J. Hierzer¹, B. Evers¹, S. D. Fraser¹, J. O. Besenhard² , ¹Christian-Doppler Pilot-Laboratory for Fuel Cell Systems with Liquid Electrolytes, Austria, ²Institute for Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Graz University of Technology, Austria

Methods to Estimate and Simulate the Methanol Crossover
T. Tschinder¹, V. Hacker¹, J. O. Besenhard² , ¹Christian-Doppler Pilot-Laboratory for Fuel Cell Systems with Liquid Electrolytes, Austria, ²Institute for Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Graz University of Technology, Austria

Low Cost GDL Approach via Nonwoven Fabric
A. Helmbold, K.-D. Wagner, M. Weiss, Freudenberg FCCT, Weinheim, Germany

Fuel Cells Need New Innovative Seal Solutions for Commercialisation
S. Geiß, J. Wolf, R. Bieringer, S. Wagener, Freudenberg FCCT oHG, Weinheim, Germany

Effect of Gas Oscillation on Porous Electrode of Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell
R.-H. Song, W.-S. Oh, D.-H. Jung, D.-R. Shin, Korea Institute of Energy Research, Korea

Bimetallic and Trimetallic Pt-based Anode Catalysts for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
W. Zhou¹, Z. Zhou¹, W. Li¹, G. Sun¹, Q. Xin¹á, V. Stergiopoulos², S. Kontou², P. Tsiakaras² , ¹Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China Academy of Science, Dalian, China, P.R., ²Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Thessalia, Pedion Areos, Volos, Greece

Pt-based Anode Catalysts for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
W. Zhou¹, Z. Zhou¹, W. Li¹, G. Sun¹, Q. Xiná¹, D. Sarantarides², K. Poulianitis², P. Tsiakaras^2
1Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, China Academy of Science, China, P.R., ²Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Thessalia, Pedion Areos, Greece

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Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Plant Fueled by Ethanol and Methane
S. Douvartzides, F. Coutelieris, D. Sarantarides, A Demin, P. Tsiakaras, Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Thessalia, Pedion Areos, Volos-Greece

A SOFC Power Plant Based on a Co-Ionic Electrolyte
A. Demin¹, E. Gorbova¹, S. Hramova¹, P. Tsiakaras² , ¹Institute of High Temperature electrochemistry RAS, Ekaterinburg, Russia, ²University of Thessaly, Pedion Areos Volos, Greece

Characterization of Anode-Supported Planar SOFC Fabricated by Tape Casting Method
R.-H. Song¹, S.-H. Yu¹, K.-S. Song¹, H.-J. Son¹, J.-H. Kim¹, D.-H. Jung¹, D.-R. Shin¹, H. Yokokawa² , ¹Advanced Fuel Cell Research Team, Korea Institute of Energy Research , Jang-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, Korea, ²Energy Electronics Institute, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Japan

The Powders Influence on the Final Properties of Porous Components for MCFC Application
A. Sabattini, E. Bergaglio, Ansaldo Fuel Cells SpA, Italy

Investigation and Simulation of Heat Transfer in Micro-Tubular SOFC Stacks
M. Lockett, K. Kendall, Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK

The Current Status of National Project for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) Development in Japan
T. Ninomiya, K. Sato, New Energy And Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan

Gas Management for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems
M. Babicki, B. Keefer, M. Kirby, QuestAir Technologies Inc., Canada

A Study of SOFC Anode Stability in Direct-Utilization of Saudi Aramco Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels
O.H. Al-Madhi¹, F.I. Al-Muhaish¹, B. O. Dabbousi¹, M. Boaro², R.J. Gorte², J.M. Vohs² , ¹Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, ²University of Pennsylvania, USA

Analysis of the Voltage Losses with a Novel Method in Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
C.-G. Lee, H.-C. Lim, J.-M. Oh, Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI), Korea

Annealing Effect of Electrical Conductivity in the Y2O3-ZrO2 System
J.-H. Lee¹, S. Ohara¹, K. Mukai¹, T. Fukui¹, M. Hattori², Y. Takeda², Y. Sakaki³, A. Nakanishi³ , ¹Japan Fine Ceramics Center; ²Mie University; ³Chubu Electric Power Company Inc, Japan

Performance of NiO/MgFe2O4 Composite Cathode for MCFC
J.-H. Lee¹, H. Okawa¹, T. Hotta¹, S. Ohara¹, T. Fukui¹, T. Shibahashi², Y. Yamamasu² , ¹Japan Fine Ceramics Center; ²Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Indus. Co., Japan

Extrusion Die Design for Manufacturing Tubular Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Y. Du, Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center, University of Connecticut, CT, USA

Concentration Measurement of Electrolyte Volatile Matter in DIR-MCFC by Using Image Measurement Technique
M. Yamauchi¹, K. Sugiura¹, K. Tanimoto², T. Isono¹, M. Watanabe¹ , ¹Osaka Prefectural College of Technology, Japan; ²National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Development of Functional Components for Current Collection in the Integrated Planar Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
P. M. Delaforce^{1 2}, N .T. Hart¹, J. A. Yeomans², G. J. Wright¹, M. Cassidy¹ , ¹ Rolls-Royce Fuel Cells Systems Ltd, Derby, UK; ² School of Engineering, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK

Optimization of Electrolyte Composition in (Li0.52 Na 0.48)2-2xAExCO3 (AE=Ca and Ba) at Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
K. Tanimoto, T. Kojima, M. Yanagida, K. Nomura, Y. Miyazaki, National Advanced Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Prevention of SOFC Cathode Degradation in Contact with Cr-Containing Alloy
K. Fujita, K. Ogasawara, Y. Matsuzaki, T. Sakurai, Fundamental Technology Laboratory, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Japan

Relationship Between Electrochemical Properties of SOFC Cathode and Composition of Oxidation Layer Formed on Metallic Interconnects
K. Fujita¹, H. Kameda¹, Y. Matsuzaki¹, T. Sakurai¹, T. Hashimoto² , ¹Technical research institute, Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Japan; ² Dept. of Applied Physics College of Humanities and Sciences, Nihon University, Japan

Evaluation of Residual Stresses in a SOFC stack
H. Yakabe¹, Y. Baba¹, K. Fujita¹, T. Sakurai¹, M. Satoh², I. Hirosawa², Y. Yoda² , ¹Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd., Japan; ²Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute, Japan

Scale up of Ceramic Stack Component Manufacture – The CFCL Experience
J. Love, D. Milosevic, D. Goble, P. Ritchie, A. Bishorn, Ceramic Fuel Cells Limited, Australia

The Carbon Deposition Behaviour on Ni/ScSZ Anodes for Internal Reforming SOFCs
A. Gunji¹, C. Wen³, J. Otomo⁴, K. Ukai², Y. Mizutani², H. Takahashi¹ , ¹The University of Tokyo, Japan; ²Toho Gas Co.,Ltd., Japan; ³Tokyo Institute of Technology , Japan, ⁴Kogakuin University, Japan

Zr-Substituted BaCeO3 for SOFC Electrolyte
T. Shimada¹, C. Wen², J. Otomo¹, N. Taniguchi³, H. Takahashi¹ , ¹The University of Tokyo, Japan; ²Tokyo institute of technology, Japan, ³Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Japan

Metal Supported IT-SOFCs for Operation at 500-600C
N. Brandon, D. Corcoran, A. Duckett, K. El-Khoury, R. Leah, G. Lewis, T. McColm, A. Selcuk, M. Schmidt, B. Steele, R. Trezona, Ceres Power Ltd, Haslett Avenue East, Crawley, UK

Cu/CGO Anodes for IT-SOFCs Operating on Hydrogen and Methanol
E. Ramírez-Cabrera, A. Atkinson, N. Brandon, D. Brett, Centre for Ion Conducting Membranes, Imperial College, London, UK

Scale Up of a Multi-Functional Solid Oxide Fuel Cell to Multi-Tens of Kilowatt Level (MF-SOFC)
N. T. Hart¹, G. D. Agnew¹, G. J. Wright¹, M. Cassidy¹, R. D. Collins¹, N. Bonanos², H. S. Thomsen², J. J. Bentzen², Y.-L. Liu², A. Atkinson³, R. Travis³, S. T. Hagos³, Q. Liu³ ,G. Bertrand⁴, C. Di-Pastena⁴, C. Thomspon⁵, M. A. Henson⁵, M. J. Day⁵ , ¹ Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, Derby, UK; ² Risø National Laboratory, Materials Research Dept., Roskilde, Denmark; ³ Imperial College London, UK; ⁴ Gaz de France, Saint-Denis La Plaine Cedex, Paris, France; ⁵ Advanced Ceramics Limited, Castle Works, Stafford, UK

Main Results of European Funded Programme IM-SOFC-GT
O.C. Tarnowski¹, G.D. Agnew¹, S. Ernebrant², G. Mundinger³, P. Marconi⁴, L. Sjunnesson⁵, A.F. Massardo⁶, P. Costamagna⁷, T. Torisson⁸, K. Nilsson⁹, G. Gigliucci¹⁰, P. Habay¹¹ , ¹Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Limited, Derby, UK; ²Turbec AB, Malmoe, Sweden; ³ ABB Turbo Systems Ltd, Thermal Machinery Laboratory, Baden, Switzerland; ⁴ Turbomeca SA, Direction des Etudes – Service Avant-Projets et Performances, Bordes, France; ⁵Sydkraft AB, Corporate R&D and Environment, Malmoe, Sweden; ⁶ DiMSET – Universita di Genova, Genova, Italy; ⁷ DiChEP – Universita di Genova, Genova, Italy; ⁸Department of Heat & Power Engineering/Thermal Power Engineering, Lund University, Lund, Sweden; ⁹ Alstom Power Sweden AB, R&D Industrial Gas Turbine Dept. R, Sweden; ¹0ENEL Produzione-psi-Ricera, Pisa, Italy; ¹¹ PA Consulting Group, Neuilly-sur-Seine Cedex, France

An Overview of European Funded Programme PIP-SOFC
O. C. Tarnowski¹, G. Bertrand², I. Gair³, A. F. Massardo⁴, P. Costamagna⁵, A. Atkinson⁶, R. Travis⁷, D. Lybye⁸, ¹Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems Ltd, Derby, UK; ²Gaz de France, Direction de la Recherche, Department Utilisations, Pole Cogeneration – GNV, Saint-Denis La Plaine, France; ³Morgan Advanced Ceramics Limited, Stouport site, Bewdley Road, Stouport-on-Seven, Worcestershire, UK; ⁴DiMSET – Universita di Genova, Genova, Italy; ⁵DiChEP – Universita di Genova, Genova, Italy; ⁶ Dept. of Materials Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medecine, London; ⁷ Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medecine, London, UK; ⁸ Risoe National Laboratory, Denmark

Development of Robust SOFC Technology for Small Scale Power Applications
A. L. Dicks, J. Drennan, The University of Queensland, Australia

Application of Fe-Cr Alloys to Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Cost Reduction – Oxidation Behaviour of Alloy in Methane Fuel
T. Horita¹, Y-P. Xiong¹, H. Kishimoto¹, K. Yamaji¹, N. Sakai¹, H. Yokokawa¹ , ¹National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Design of Metal/Oxide Interfaces for the Direct Introduction of Hydrocarbon in SOFCs
T. Horita¹, K. Yamaji¹, T.Kato¹, N. Sakai¹, H. Yokokawa¹, ¹National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan

Generalized SOFC Repeat Element Model for Design Optimization
D. Larrain, J. Van herle, F. Maréchal, D. Favrat, Lab. For Industrial Energy Systems, ISE, ,Swiss Federal Institute of technology, Lausanne ,Switzerland

CFD Simulation Tool for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
N. Autissier, D. Larrain, J. Van herle, F. Maréchal, Pr. D. Favrat, Lab. For Industrial Energy Systems, ISE, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne

Modelling Approach for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Z. Urban¹, R. Cettour², C. Pantelides³ , ¹Process Systems Enterprise Ltd., UK; ²Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland; ³Process Systems Enterprise Ltd., UK

Optimization of a SOFC/GT System with CO² Capture
B. Fredriksson Möller, J. Arriagada, M. Assadi, Lund Institute of Technology, Sweden

MCFC Based Systems: Feasibilities and Performances of the Most Promising Fuel Cell Technology for the Large Power Generation System
P. Lunghi, R. Burzacca, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, Università di Perugia, Italy

Performances of MCFC Using Various Fuel Gases
Y. Mugikura, H. Morita, Y. Izaki, T. Watanabe, Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry, Japan
Nagasaka, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan

Alternative Cathodes for Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells
A. Wijayasinghe¹, C. Lagergren², B. Bergman¹ , ¹Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, ²Dept. of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Application of Self-stabilized Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles in SOFC Anodes
M.-Y. Cheng, B.-J. Hwang, Micro-electrochemistry Lab., Dept. of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China

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Fuel Cell Path Forward: Year One Progress Report
R. R. Rose, Breakthrough Technologies Institute, Inc./Fuel Cells 2000, USA

Fuel Cell Development at the Connecticut Global Fuel Cell Center
N. M. Sammes, K. Reifsnider, University of Connecticut, USA

Durability: Characterization, Monitoring, and Predictive Modelling
K. L. Reifsnider¹, X. Huang¹, V. Vinjamoori², H. Halverson² , ¹University of Connecticut, USA; ² Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, USA

Attitudes of North American End Users to Distributed Generation and Fuel Cells
T. Hensler, S. Landreth,, W. LeBlanc, J.Slowe, D. Van Holde, C. Hurley, Platts Research and Consulting, USA and UK

The Value of Partnerships in Advancing New Energy Technologies
K.I. Hall, Technology Transition Corporation, USA

Distributed Generation Exploiting Industrial Gases by Means of Fuel Cells
J. J. Brey, A. Castro, C. García, E. Moreno, Hynergreen Technologies, S.A., Spain

The Spanish Fuel Cell Association as a Means of Dissemination and Education
L. Daza¹, C. García², J. de Blas³ , ¹CSIC, Ciemat, Spain, ²Hynergreen Technologies, S.A., Spain, ³Besel, Spain

Power Conditioning as a Modular Aid for Fuel Cell Energy Generators
E. Moreno, J.J. Brey, A. Castro, C. García, Hynergreen Technologies, S.A., Spain

Consumer Testing of LPG-Powered PEM-FC Systems
H. Ikeda, K. Ishida, S. Hikita, T. Masuda, M. Ikematsu, Fuel Cell Research and Development Department, Nippon Oil Corp., Japan

Fuel Cells: Unlocking the Potential for Unknown Future Use
A.A. Evers, Arno A. Evers FAIR-PR, Starnberg, Germany

Resolving Technological Development Issues for Fuel Cell Application in Social Housing
R Baines¹, R Priest², A Cole³ , ¹Black Country Housing & Community Services Group Ltd, UK; ²Alternative Fuel Systems (UK) Ltd, UK; ³Technology Innovation Centre at the University of Central England, UK

U.S Federal. Policy – Development and Commercialization of Fuel Cell Vehicles and Infrastructure
G. Hendrickson, Electric Drive Transportation Association

Scenarios of Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Introduction into Society
Y. Fukushima, M. Koyama, M. Shimada, S. Kraines, M. Hirao, Department of Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan

The UK’s First Commercial Fuel Cell System
A.W. Jones MBE IEng., FIIE, Woking Borough Council, Energy Services, UK

Integration of SOFC Fuel Cells Systems in CHP-Systems with Indirect Gasification
J. Karl, S. Karellas, D. Hein, Technical University of Munich, Germany

Residential Cogeneration System Using a Fuel Cell and a Heat Pump
A. Delgado¹, J. De Blas, J. Mielgo¹, M. Poncela,², Sergio Sanz ² , ¹Besel, Spain; ²Cartif, Spain

Direct FuelCell? Technology Update
J. Leitman, C. Bentley, H. Nock, H. Maru, FuelCell Energy, Inc. USA

Direct Fuelcell/Turbine? Hybrid Power Plant Development
H. Ghezel-Ayagh, H. Maru, M. Farooque, FuelCell Energy, Inc. USA

Design and Testing of Megawatt-Class Direct FuelCell? Power Plants
A. Leo, C. Bentley, H. Nock, FuelCell Energy, Inc. USA

Evaluation of a Solar-Hydrogen-Biogas-Fuel Cell System with a Semi-Empirical Model
L. Hedström¹, C. Wallmark¹, P. Alvfors¹, M. Rissanen², M. Hagh Panah³ , ¹Royal Institute of Technology, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Energy Processes, Stockholm, Sweden; ²ABB Group Services Center AB, Corporate Research, Västerås, Sweden; ³Fortum, Stockholm, Sweden

Fuel Cell for Residential and Inherent Thermal Management
J.-L. Lilien, S. Lerson, N. Pochet, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, Montefiore Electrical Institute, University of Liege, Belgium

Validation of a Fuel Cell System Model in ADVISOR
A. Folkesson¹, P. Alvfors¹, K. Haraldsson², L. Overgaard³ , ¹Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology - Energy Processes, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, ²National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA, ³Bus Chassis Pre-Development Department, Scania, Sweden

Virtual Instrumentation and its Application to Testing and Control of Fuel Cells
O. Zerbinati, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Alessandria, Italy

Overcoming High Common Mode Voltage Problems During Fuel Cell Testing
J. Aitchison, Advanced Measurements, Calgary, Canada

Fuel Cells for Naval Aviation
S. Satzberg, S. Field, M. Abu-Ali, Naval Air Systems Command, Electrical Power Systems Division, Patuxent River, USA

An Example of University Role in Fuel Cell System Development
B. Bosio, E. Arato, Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Genoa, Italy

Fuel cell power system options for Mars Exploration Rovers
S.D. Fraser¹, M. Monsberger¹, V. Hacker¹, J.O. Besenhard² ,¹Christian-Doppler Pilot-Laboratory for Fuel Cell Systems with Liquid Electrolytes, Austria; ²Institute for Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials, Graz University of Technology, Austria

Modeling of SOFC Systems for Power Generation on Mars
M. Monsberger¹, S.D. Fraser¹, V. Hacker¹, J.O. Besenhard² ,¹Christian-Doppler Pilot- Laboratory for Fuel Cell Systems with Liquid Electrolyte, Austria; ²Institute for Chemical Technology of Inorganic Materials (Graz University of Technology), Austria