Project start: March 2007
Consortium:
KONČAR – Electrical Engineering Institute Inc. (KONČAR – Institute);
Faculty of Naval Architecture and Mechanical Engineering in Zagreb (FSB)
Abstract
The market potential of hydrogen as one of the major energy sources of the future has been recognized by the KONČAR Group and KONČAR–Institute. The Institute has therefore launched own development project titled Gas Cogeneration System with Fuel cells which is is in line with EU energy priorities as well as with the national energy programs.
The overall objective of the project is to construct a demonstration plant that will use methane or biogas, transform it into hydrogen and use it in fuel cells. The demonstration plant will have a nominal power of 50 kW and it is designed for 20 kW electric and 20 kW thermal power output. The plant will be built within KONČAR-Institute’s facilities and it shall be connected to the electric power and thermal grid. The test bay will be used for testing of components from various manufacturers.
The project shall result in increased knowledge on the application of hydrogen technology, in relevant experience for participation in projects dealing with hydrogen use in stationary applications for public buildings and future electric transportation (electric bus with hydrogen and fuel cells) and in better understanding of the norms on hydrogen technologies.