Capacities
Uses and applications
Fuel cells
Fuel cell optimization based on conduction heat transfer studies, porous media flows, and species diffusion. Study of conduction, convection, gas reaction and water phase change phenomena.
Operation and control.
Design of controllers for hybrid power trains based on fuel cells.
Experimental characterization of fuel cells (up to 1 kW) with stationary, temporary and frequency techniques.
Design of controllers for hybrid power trains based on fuel cells.
Design and development of prototypes and demonstrators for mobility applications using fuel cells.
Development and testing of fuel cells and components (electrolytes, electrodes and interconnectors).
Heat source
Use of synthetic fuels for high temperature industrial heat production.
Development of demonstration projects in the steel, cement, food industry etc.
Optimization and design of the hydrogen combustion chamber through heat and mass transfer phenomena in combustion processes.
Species simulation models of the reaction (flame front, turbulence, mixed and pre-mixed flames, etc.), in domestic, industrial and transport applications.
Combustion engines
Study of yields and emissions by replacing ordinary fuels with hydrogen.
Control of the presence of NOX and the formation of nitric acid in the exhaust.
Use of synthetic fuels as a fuel in heat engines.
Use of hydrogen for heavy machinery and logistics activities.
Use of hydrogen in heavy and port transport.
Production of synthetic products and fuels
Process design for synthesis gas generation.
Development and characterization of catalysts.
Tailor-made formulation or preparation of catalysts and catalyst devices
Study of CO2 methanation and methanation from syngas.
Study of the generation of liquid fuels such as ammonia.
Study of methanol generation.
Injection into the distribution network
Use of hydrogen for injection into the natural gas distribution network.
Mobile Robotics
Use of fuel cells in mobile robotics applications.