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The Eighth Grove Fuel Cell Symposium is organised by Elsevier, publisher of Journal of Power Sources, Fuel Cells Bulletin, Refocus and Fuel Cells Virtual Journal.

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Final Conference Programme
Wednesday 24 September
   
07.30

REGISTRATION FOR THE SYMPOSIUM

OPENING SESSION: (PLENARY)
Location: Conference Hall

09.30 Welcome to the Conference
Prof. Lars Sjunnesson, Grove Steering Committee Chairman, Sydkraft, Sweden
09.40 Formal Opening by Jenny Jones, Deputy Mayor of London
10.00 Presentation of the Grove Medal
10.05 Grove Medal Lecture
Professor Ferdinand Panik, DaimlerChrysler AG, Germany
10.35

Refreshments
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
   
  SESSION I: (PLENARY)
EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING FUEL CELL INDUSTRIES
  Session Chairman: Lars Sjunnesson, [Sydkraft AB, Sweden]
Location: Conference Hall
11.05 Introduction by Session Chairman
11.10 [O1.1]
The Roles of Commerce and Technology in Developing a Fuel Cell Industry
I. Stephenson, Johnson Matthey, UK
11.40 [O1.2]
A perspective from UTC
F. Preli, United Technologies Corporation, USA
12.10 [O1.3]
Fuel Cells - A Perspective from E.ON
A. Willeke, E.ON Energie, Germany
12.40 [O1.4]
A Perspective from Shell Hydrogen
C. de Koning, Shell Hydrogen, The Netherlands
13.10 Lunch
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
 
13.20 - 14.20
LUNCHTIME SESSION: The Fuel Cell-based Integrated Energy System at Woking Park: The first year of Operation
  SESSION 2A: (PARALLEL)
DEVELOPING A VIABLE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE
 SESSION 2B: (PARALLEL)
FUEL PROCESSING
  Session Chairman: David Hart
[Imperial College, UK]
Location: Conference Hall
 Session Chairman: Ken Cowey
[QinetiQ, UK]
Location: Waterfront Room
14.30 Introduction by Session Chairman Introduction by Session Chairman
14.35 [O2A.1]
Meeting the Challenges of the Hydrogen Infrastructure
M. Jones, BP, UK		 [O2B.1]
The Challenges of Fuel Processing
J.-B. Hansen, Haldor Topøse A/S, Denmark
15.10 [O2A.2]
Fuel Cells, Hydrogen and Energy Supply in Australia
A.L. Dicks, J. C. Diniz da Costa, A. Simpson, The University of Queensland, Australia		 [O2B.2]
The Challenges of a Bio Fuel-Based Fuel Cell System
P.F.van den Oosterkamp*, H.Veenkamp, E.R. Stobbe, Energy Research Centre Netherlands (ECN), The Netherlands
15.40 [O2A.3]
The Scottish Fuel Cell Consortium: Hydrogen Costs and Use in a Fuel Cell Powered Electric Vehicle
A. Cruden*, S. Gair, M. Durr, University of Strathclyde, UK		 [O2B.3]
Load Responsive Portable Hydrogen Generator
D.J. Browning1, D.P. Scattergood1, G.O. Mepsted1, J.B. Lakeman2, M.K. Gardner3, 1QinetiQ, UK; 2DSTL, UK, 3CGC Technology, UK
16.10 [O2A.4]
Regenerative Fuel Cell: A Fuel Cell that Generates its Own Hydrogen
F. Barbir*, L. Dalton, S. Nomikos, M. Lillis, T. Molter, Proton Energy Systems, USA		 [O2B.4]
Formulating Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels for SOFCs
G.J. Saunders*, J. Preece, K. Kendall, University of Birmingham, UK
 
16.40 FORMAL OPENING OF EXHIBITION
by Stephen Timms, MP, Minister of State for Energy, E-Commerce and Postal Services
Location: Conference Hall
17.00 Refreshments
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
     
17.30 [O2A.5]
Modelling of Hydrogen Infrastructure for Vehicle Refuelling in London
D. Joffe*, D. Hart, A. Bauen, Imperial College London, UK		 [O2B.5]
Selective Catalytic Oxidation:
A New Catalytic Approach to Desulfurization of Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas for Fuel Cell Reformer Applications
J. Lampert, Engelhard Corporation, USA
18.00 [O2A.6]
Usage of Biogas as a Renewable Energy in MCFC: First Field Trials
S. Trogisch*1, J. Hoffmann*2, L. Daza Bertrand3, 1Profactor Produktionsforschungs GmbH, Austria, 2MTU CFC Solutions GmbH, Germany, 3CIEMAT, Spain		 [O2B.6]
Advanced PSA Technology for Hydrogen Purification
M. Babicki, M. Kirby*, E. Ng, QuestAir Technologies Inc., Canada
18.30 POSTER & EXHIBITION VIEWING SESSION WITH DRINKS RECEPTION
Location: Exhibition Hall
   
20.00 END OF DAY ONE
   
Thursday 25 September
   
  SESSION 3A: (PARALLEL) MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS FOR PEM FUEL CELLS SESSION 3B: (PARALLEL) MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT FOR SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
  Session Chairman:
JoAnn Milliken
[Department of Energy, USA]
Location: Conference Hall		 Session Chairman:
Nigel Brandon,
[Imperial College, UK]
Location: Waterfront Room
09.00 Introduction by Session Chairman Introduction by Session Chairman
09.05 [O3A.1]
A Review of Precious Group Metals, Supply and Demand and the Consequence of PEM Fuel Cell Commercialisation
M.C.F. Steel, Johnson Matthey PLC, UK		 [O3B.1]
Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems - Power Systems for the Future
G.D. Agnew*, A. Spangler, C. Berns, P.D. Butler, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems, UK
09.35 [O3A.2]
A Portfolio of Cost Effective MEA Products
S.J.C. Cleghorn*, J.A. Kolde, W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc., USA		 [O3B.2]
From Cells to Systems:
Global Thermoelectric's Critical Path Approach to Planar SOFC Development
B. Borglum*, E. Neary, Global Thermoelectric Inc., Canada
10.00 [O3A.3]
Injection Moulded Low Cost Bipolar Plates for PEM Fuel Cells
A. Heinzel1, F. Mahlendorf2*, O. Niemzig1, C. Kreuz1, 1ZBT GmbH, Germany; 2University Duisburg-Essen, Germany
 [O3B.3]
Current Status of Intermediate-Temperature SOFC Development Program
K. Hosoi1, T. Yamada1, N. Chitose1, J. Akikusa1, N. Kotani1, N. Murakami1,
T. Akbay1*, T. Miyazawa1, K. Adachi1,
A. Hasegawa1, M. Yamada1,
K. Hoshino1, N. Komada1, H. Yoshida2, T. Sasaki2, M. Kawano2, T. Inagaki2,
T. Ishihara3, Y. Takita3
1Mitsubishi Materials Corp., Japan, 2The Kansai Electric Power Company, Inc., Japan, 3Oita University, Japan
10.25 [O3A.4]
Membrane Requirements in PEM Fuel Cell Applications: Cost, Cost, Cost, and the Ion Power approach
S. Grot, Ion Power Inc, USA		 [O3B.4]
Techno-Economic Design and Evaluation of SOFC Combined Heat and Power Systems for Residential Applications
R.J. Braun*, S.A. Klein, D.T. Reindl, University of Wisconsin- Madison, USA
10.50 REFRESHMENTS
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
     
11.20 [O3A.5]
Advanced Materials for Improved PEMFC Performance and Life
D. Curtin*, D. Lousenberg, T. Henry, P.C. Tangeman, M.E. Tisack, DuPont Fuel Cells, USA		 [O3B.5]
Direct Oxidation SOFC Stack Development at Franklin Fuel Cells
E. Paz*1, M. Price, R. Gorte2, J. Vohs2, C. Wang3, P. Palanisamy3, 1Franklin Fuel Cells Inc., USA, 2University of Pennsylvania, USA, 3Sarnoff Corporation, USA
11.45 [O3A.6]
Development of BioMimetic™ Flow-Field Plates for PEM Fuel Cells
A.R. Chapman*, I.M. Mellor, Morgan Group Technology Ltd, UK		 [O3B.6]
Conceptual Study of a 250 kW Planar SOFC System for CHP Application
E. Fontell1*, T. Kivisaari1, N. Christiansen2, J-B. Hansen2, J Pålsson2, 1Wärtsilä Corporation, FIN, 2Haldor Topsøe A/S, Denmark
12.10 Questions/Discussion
     
12.35 LUNCH  
     
 
12.45 - 13.45
LUNCHTIME SESSION: Air Products Hydrogen Safety Seminar
     
  SESSION 4A: (PARALLEL) DEMONSTRATIONS AND APPLICATIONS SESSION 4B: (PARALLEL)
MICRO FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
  Session Chairman: Michael Bode
[MTU, Germany]
Location: Conference Hall
Session Chairman: Angelika Heinzel
[University of Duisburg, Germany]
Location: Waterfront Room
14.00 Introduction by Session Chairman Introduction by Session Chairman
14.05 [O4A.1]
Fuel Cells: A Survey of Current Developments
M.A.J. Cropper, S. Geiger, D.M. Jollie*, Fuel Cell Today, UK 		[O4B.1]
Micro Fuel Cells - An Early Opportunity
C. Boehm, Smart Fuel Cells, Germany
14.35 [O4A.2]
The DoD ERDC-CERL Fuel Cell Demonstration Program
M. Binder*, F. Holcomb, N. Josefik, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, USA		 [O4B.2]
Fuel Cell Integration and Operation with Microtechnology-Based Fuel Processor Systems
J.D. Holladay*, D.R. Palo, R.A. Dagle, M.R. Phelps,Y-H. Chin, Y. Wang et al
Battelle, Pacific Northwest Division, USA
15.00 [O4A.3]
Demonstration of a Residential CHP System Based on PEM Fuel Cells
G. Gigliucci1, L. Petruzzi2, E. Cerelli3, L. Oriolo2, E. Di Zazzo4, 1Enel - Ricerca, Italy, 2University of Pisa, Italy, 3University of Genova, Italy, 4H-Power, Canada		 [O4B.3]
In-Situ Diagnostics of MEA and Electrocatalyst Development for Fuel Cells
M.R.Vogt, M. Lopez, J. Koehler, G. Sextl, UMICORE AG & Co KG, Germany
15.25 [O4A.4]
Commercialisation of Compact Fuel Cell Power Applications
A. Martin, Ballard Power Systems AG, Germany		 [O4B.4]
Development of a Planar Micro Fuel Cell with Thin Film and Micro Patterning Technologies
S. Wagner1, R. Hahn1, A. Schmitz2, J. Grillmayer1, H. Reichl1, 1Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration, Germany, 2Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, Germany
15.50 REFRESHMENTS
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
     
16.20 [O4A.5]
Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells in the Practical Test: Field Test Experience with MTU's HotModule Generator
T. Bardewyck*, M. Gnann, G. Huppmann, MTU CFC Solutions GmbH, Germany		 [O4B.5]
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells for Portable Power Applications
S. Gottesfeld, MTI MicroFuel Cells, USA
16.45 [O4A.6]
The California Fuel Cell Partnership: Moving forward to shape the future
C. Dunwoody, California Fuel Cell Partnership, USA		 [O4B.6]
Liquid Fuel Developments for Micro Fuel Cells
R.W. Reeve*, I.E. Eweka, G.O. Mepsted, QinetiQ, UK
17.10 Questions / Discussion Questions / Discussion
     
17.35 POSTER SESSION & EXHIBTION VIEWING
Location: Exhibition Hall
 
17.35 - 18.30
ReFocus Panel Discussion on Green Hydrogen
   
18.30 Close of Day Two
   
Friday 26 September
   
  SESSION 5A: (PARALLEL)
GOVERNMENT INCENTIVES TO BUILDING FUEL CELL INDUSTRIES
SESSION 5B: (PARALLEL) PRESENTATIONS BY EXHIBITORS & MANUFACTURERS
  Session Chairman: Gary Acres
Location: Conference Hall
 Session Chairman: Clive Seymour
[Intelligent Energy, UK]
Location: Waterfront Room
09.00 Introduction by Session Chairman Introduction by Session Chairman
09.05 [O5A.1]
The Role of the European Commission
A. Pérez Sainz, The European Commission, Belgium		 [O5B.1]
'Model in the Loop' Development of a Shift Reactor
B. Balasubramanian, D. Casey, V. Mirkovic, K. Nguyen, J. Stevens, S. Wheat, ChevronTexaco Technology Ventures - Fuel Cells and Fuel Processing, USA
09.35 [O5A.2]
U.S. Distributed Generation Fuel Cell Program
M.C. Williams*1, J.P. Strakey1, S.C. Singhal2, 1U.S. Department of Energy, USA; 2Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA		 [O5B.2]
Fuel Cells: The Next Microelectronics Revolution?
J. Goodman, Entegris, USA
10.05 [O5A.3]
Government as a Catalyst for Innovation
A. Mayo, Department of Trade and Industry, UK		 [O5B.3]
Development of a 1.5 Kw Electrical Fuel Cell Domestic Combined Heat and Power (dCHP) Beta Unit
G. Gummert1, T. Winkelmanng1, I. Stares2*, 1 European Fuel Cells GmbH, Germany; 2 Baxi Group, UK
10.25 [O5A.4]
The Challenge of Creating a Viable Fuel Cell Industry: Making it Happen in Tees Valley
J. Autherson*, B.J. Mayo, D. White, Tees Valley Hydrogen Project, UK		 [O5B.4]
High-Accuracy Predictive Modelling for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell units and Systems
Z. Urban1, R. Cettour2, C. Pantelides1
1Process Systems Enterprise Ltd, UK, 2Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland
10.50 REFRESHMENTS
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall 		[O5B.5]
Air Products: Fuelling Infrastructure Development
I.Williamson*, P. Newboult, R. Allam, E Guthrie, Air Products Plc, Future Energy Solutions, UK
     
11.20 [O5A.5]
FreedomCAR and Hydrogen Fuel Initiatives: The U.S. Accelerates Development of Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
S. Chalk, P. Davis, P. Devlin, S. Gronich, J. Milliken*, U.S. Department of Energy, USA		 [O5B.6]
Advancement of Gas Handling Technology
P.-J. Arvers, Arbin Instruments, USA
11.45 [O5A.6]
The Current International Status of Codes and Standards Development in Fuel Cell Technology
A. Piepereit, DaimlerChrysler, Germany 		[O5B.7]
Fuel Cell-Based Uninterruptible Power Supply Systems and Vehicle - a Field Application Experience
D.J. McGrath, D. Aklil*, siGEN Ltd, UK
12.10

[O5A.7]
The UK Fuel Cell Vision
B. Northmore*1, T. Delay2
1DTI, UK, 2The Carbon Trust, UK

 [O5B.8]
An Overview of the Benefits of Spray-Based Powder Processing as a Production Method for Fuel Cell Materials
M. Hampden-Smith, Cabot Superior, USA
12.35 LUNCH
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
     
  SESSION 6: (PLENARY) FINANCING A NEW INDUSTRY
  Session Chairman: Colin Jaffray
[Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells, UK]
Location: Conference Hall
13.45 Introduction by Session Chairman
13.50 [O6.1]
From Venture Capital Company to Fuel Cell Manufacturer
N. Nanji, Ballard Power Systems Inc, Canada
14.20 [O6.2]
Organizing Public Funders of Fuel Cell Programs in the United States: A Review of Ongoing Efforts
L. Milford, Clean Energy Group, USA
14.40 [O6.3]
Spinning Out a Fuel Cell Company from a UK University: Ceres Power Ltd - A Case Study
P. Bance*1, N. Brandon1,2, B. Girvan1, P. Holbeche1, S. O'Dea1, B. Steele1
1Ceres Power Ltd, UK, 2Imperial College London, UK
15.00 [O6.4]
IFC-GEF Fuel Cells Initiative
S. Kohli, The World Bank, USA
15.20 REFRESHMENTS
Location: Delegate Catering Area in Exhibition Hall
     
15.50 [O6.5]
Financing a New Industry: A Perspective from Conduit Ventures
J. Butt, Conduit, UK
16.10 [O6.6]
Financing the Future
W. van Lierop, Chrysalix Energy Management, Canada
16.30 [O6.7]
Financing an Emerging Technology
P. Doran, Core Technology, UK
16.50 CLOSING REMARKS
   
17.00 CLOSE OF CONFERENCE