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ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel

Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelHannover Messe: Technology Forum, 21st April 2010Dr Graham Cooley, CEO

ITM POWER | Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuel


Electrolyser Technology: From HLab to HFuelHannover Messe: Technology Forum, 21st April 2010Dr Graham Cooley, CEO

ContentsCompany Positioning

Technology Snapshot

Product Launch

Hydrogen Refuelling

Outlook

Legal Statement



Company Positioning


Company Positioning

ITM PowerEnergy Storage | Clean Fuel

• Electrolyser Product Range• Clean Fuel Product Range• Engineering hydrogen solutions• Seeking partners• Managing field trials


Technology Snapshot



Technology Snapshot

A Suite of New Membrane Materials and MEA’sITM Power’s Unique Selling Propositions are:

• Low cost (compared to Fluorocarbons)• Ease of production• New product fabrication routes• For both Electrolysers and Fuel Cells• Improved water management


Technology Snapshot

Membrane EngineeringExample: Modify equilibrium water content

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Cross-linking component


Patent Position

Patent PositionITM has 25 patents granted or pending:• Core materials and production process patent granted• Key patents prosecuted via PCT system• Follow on patents provide cover for:

- Advances in systems engineering- Novel applications

Comprehensive IP protection:Core patent, WO2002GB04095 (2002) “Hydrophilic polymers and their use as membranes in electrochemical cells” is now granted in most territories.


Technology Snapshot

Efficiency is KeyThe MEA efficiency effects:• The heat generated• The hydrogen cost • The membrane lifetime


Technology Snapshot

MEA LongevityWater quality is important!

• Membrane preconditioning removes trapped residue from polymerisation• Water clean up minimises contamination• Establishing evidence base at product level


Technology Snapshot

Stack DevelopmentA good MEA needs a great stack

• Developed a suite of stack design tools

• Both theoretical and empirical approaches utilised

• Test capacity increased to meet the task


Technology Snapshot

Systems DevelopmentFrom technology provider to product supplier

• System sizing, integration and packaging• CAD and CAE capabilities• In-house development of control systems


Technology Snapshot

Testing and QualityAn ISO quality environment

• Well developed quality control practices

• Integrated management system

• Core MEA & stack testing team

• Well stocked test laboratories


Technology Snapshot

Manufacture and AssemblyA dedicated production facility in Sheffield

• Well equipped for small batch production• Use of standard operating procedures• Continuous improvement methodology• Supply chain management• Highly skilled team


Technology Snapshot

CE AccreditationProducts pre-assessment completed

• Consultancy on safety and CE requirements

• Developed understanding of relevant directives

• Process ongoing for all products


Product Launch



Electrolyser Products

ITM has developed a suite of electrolyser products for a range of applications from laboratory-based analytical systems, through soldering and joining, to clean fuel provision for hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Product Range (left-right): HCore, HLab 600, HLab1000, HBox 1000, HBox 3000, HFlame, HPac



Hydrogen Production RatesSmall:

In the region of 0.5 – 2.5 kg/week H2. This is appropriate for laboratories, the education market, fuel cell developers and for trickle charging hydrogen stores

Medium:

A minimum of 1kg/day H2. Units in this range may be used on their own or in tandem for H2ome, transport and small industrial applications

Large:

As required for high pressure transport refuelling and other industrial applications


Hydrogen RefuellingInfrastructure Products



Hydrogen Refuelling

Green Box – 2008 A pioneer in the field since 2008

• 1kg/day prototype

• 8 hour refill

• Designed as a home refueller

• Product format did not gain traction


HPRU – 2009Stationary High Pressure Refueller

• Rapid cascade refuelling at 350 bar

• Flexible and modular

• One of only four refuellers in the UK

Hydrogen Refuelling


Hydrogen Refuelling

HFuel® – 2010 Hydrogen Fuel infrastructure unit

• HFuel 15kg/day, rapid cascade refuelling at 350 bar

• Flexible, modular and transportable refuelling unit

• Targeted at the urban commercial fleet market


Hydrogen Refuelling

HPac, HFill, HFuel – 2011 An integrated product range from home refuelling to mobile infrastructure units


Hydrogen Refuelling

HFill® – 2011 Home refueller for coupling to embedded renewable energy

• Developed in a mature legislative environment

• Services for the 700 bar adopted standard

• Aligned with a highly distributed model


HFuel Brochure


Company Positioning


Outlook

• Strong Technology Platform• ISO accreditation• Focused on products• CE marking in process• Seeking partners for distribution and field trials• Strong cash position - £19m



Legal Statement


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