U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program
2003 Annual Merit Review Proceedings
The US DOE Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program held their 2003 Annual Merit Review Meeting May 18-22, 2003 in Berkeley, California. Presentations and posters from the meeting are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Adobe Reader
Program Overview (PDF 2.63 MB), Steve Chalk, Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program Manager, DOE
Hydrogen
Fuel Cells
2003 Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Report
Hydrogen
Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 145 KB), Pete Devlin, Roxanne Danz, DOE
H2 Production by Catalytic Reforming of Pyrolysis Vapors (PDF 1.92 MB), Bob Evans, NREL
Pyrolysis of Waste Plastics and Greases (PDF 919 KB), Stefan Czernik, NREL
Fluidisable Reforming Catalysts (PDF 1 MB), Kim Magrini, NREL
Bacterial Colony Fermentation (PDF 426 KB), Shih-wu Sung, ISU
Biological Water Gas Shift (PDF 389 KB), Pin-Cing Maness, Ed Wolfrum, NREL
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 213 KB), Pete Devlin, Arlene Anderson, DOE
Thermocatalytic CO2-free Prod. of H2 from HC Fuels (PDF 396 KB), Nazim Muradov, Florida Solar Energy Center
Novel Catalytic Fuel Proc. Using Micro-channel Steam Reforming & Adv. Separations Tech. (PDF 472 KB), Patricia Irving, InnovaTek
ITM Syngas & ITM H2: Eng. Development Of Ceramic Membrane Reactor Systems for Converting (PDF 1.1 MB), Christopher Chen, Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Integrated Ceramic Membrane System for H2 Production (PDF 504 KB), Joseph Schwartz, Praxair
Low Cost H2 Prod. Platform (PDF 551 KB), Tim Aaron, Praxair
Defect-free Thin Film Membranes for H2 Separation & Isolation (PDF 1.73 MB), Tina Nenoff, SNL
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 202 KB), Matt Kauffman, DOE
Low Cost, High Efficiency Reversible FC Systems (PDF 335 KB), Robert Ruhl, Technology Management Inc.
High-Efficiency Steam Electrolyzer (PDF 366 KB), Andrew Vance, LLNL
High Temperature Solid Oxide Electrolyzer System (PDF 996 KB), Steve Herring, INEEL
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 169 KB), Roxanne Danz, DOE
Photoelectrochemical H2 Production Using New Combinatorial Chemically Derived Materials (PDF 3.87 MB), Eric McFarland, UC Santa Barbara
Algal Hydrogen Production (PDF 642 KB), Maria Ghirardi, Michael Seibert, NREL
Combinatorial Discovery of Photocatalysts for H2 Production (PDF 643 KB), Brent MacQueen, SRI
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 1.76 MB), JoAnn Milliken, DOE
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H2 Composite Tank Program (PDF 2.44 MB), Neel Sirosh, Quantum Technologies Inc.
Development of a Compressed H2 Gas Integrated Storage Syst. for FC Vehicles (PDF 1.82 MB), John Wozniak, John Hopkins University/Lincoln
H2 Storage Using Lightweight Tanks (PDF 717 KB), Andrew Weisberg, LLNL
H2 Storage in Insulated Pressure Vessels (PDF 1.52 MB), Salvador Aceves, LLNL
Low Permeation Liner for H2 Gas Stor. Tanks (PDF 1.81 MB), Paul Lessing, INEEL
Advanced Thermal Hydrogen Compression (PDF 446 KB), David DaCosta, Ergenics Inc.
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Catalytically Enhanced H2 Stor. Syst. (PDF 509 KB), C. Jensen, University of Hawaii
Hydride Development for Hydrogen Storage (PDF 2.53 MB), K. Gross, SNL
Hydride Development (PDF 394 KB), D. Slattery, FSEC
High-Density H2 Stor. Demo. Using NaAlH4-Based Complex Compound Hydrides (PDF 1.85 MB), D. Anton, UTRC
Standardized Testing Program for Emergent Chemical Hydride & Carbon Storage Tech. (PDF 292 KB), R. Page, SWRI
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H2 Storage in Carbon Single-Wall Nanotubes (PDF 1.72 MB), M. Heben, NREL
Doped Carbon Nanotubes for H2 Storage, R. Zidan (PDF 1.45 MB), Westinghouse Savannah River Tech Center
H2 Storage in Metal-Modified Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes (PDF 3.57 MB), C. Ahn, Cal Tech
Hydrogen Storage Via Ammonia and Aminoborane (PDF 697 KB), A. Raissi� Florida Solar Energy Center
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 726 KB), Mark Paster, DOE
Development of a Turnkey Commercial H2 Fueling Station (PDF 411 KB), David Guro, Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Autothermal Cyclic Reforming-Based Fueling Syst. (PDF 931 KB), Ravi Kumar, GE Energy
Dev. of a Natural Gas to H2 Fuel Station (PDF 1.78 MB), Bill Liss, GTI
Production & Delivery Analysis (PDF 821 KB), Maggie Mann, NREL
H2 Reformer, FC Power Plant, & Vehicle Refueling System (PDF 1.04 MB), Venki Raman� Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Fuels Choice (PDF 285 KB), Steven Lasher, TIAX
Renewable Energy Transportation System (PDF 1.09 MB), John Williams� SunLine
H2 Storage and Compression: LAX (PDF 377 KB), Robert Bolinger, Praxair
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 577 KB), Neil Rossmeissl, DOE
Codes & Standards Analysis (PDF 412 KB), Michael Swain, University of Miami
Hydrogen Codes and Standards (PDF 335 KB), Jim Ohi, NREL
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Maximizing Photosynthetic Efficiencies in H2 Prod. in Microalgal Cultures (PDF 185 KB), Tasios Melis, UC Berkeley
Reformer Model Development for Hydrogen Production (PDF 505 KB), Josette Bellan, JPL
Photoelectrochemical H2 Production (PDF 1.07 MB), Eric Miller, University of Hawaii
Photoelectrochemical Systems for H2 Production (PDF 1.19 MB), John Turner, NREL
Separation Membrane Development (PDF 247 KB), Leung Heung, SRTC
Distributed Hydrogen Fueling Systems Analysis (PDF 2.07 MB), Brian James, DTI
Biomass-Derived H2 from a Thermally Ballasted Gasifier (PDF 572 KB), Robert Brown, Iowa State University
Technical Analysis: Integrating a H2 Energy Station Into a Federal Bldg (PDF 401 KB), Steven Lasher, TIAX
Hydrogen Technical Analysis (PDF 393 KB), Steven Lasher, TIAX
Power Park Analysis (PDF 422 KB), Todd Carlson, Air Products
Novel Compression and Fueling Apparatus to Meet Hydrogen Vehicle Range Requirements (PDF 482 KB), Todd Carlson, Air Products & Chemicals Inc.
Power Parks (PDF 1.88 MB), Rick Rocheleau, State of HI,Dept of Bus, Economic Dev & Tourism
Power Parks (PDF 552 KB), Ray Hobbs, Pinnacle West
Power Parks (PDF 311 KB), Rob Regan, DTE Energy
Filling Up With Hydrogen 2000 (PDF 514 KB), Matthew Fairlie, Paul Scott, Stuart Energy
HCNG Heavy Duty Vehicle Prime Mover (PDF 76 KB), Kirk Collier, NRG Tech
Internal Combustion Engines R&D (PDF 485 KB), Jay Keller, SNL
Reduced Turbine Emission Using H2-Enriched Fuels (PDF 808 KB), Jay Keller, SNL
Techno-Economic Analysis of H2 Production by Gasification of Biomass (PDF 207 KB), William Liss, GTI
Supercritical Water Partial Oxidation (PDF 913 KB), Mike Spritzer, GA
Algal Hydrogen Production System (PDF 406 KB), James Lee, ORNL
Biomass Pyrolysis Unit For the Production of Hydrogen from Peanut Shells (PDF 591 KB), Yaw Yeboa, Clark University
Water-Gas Shift Membrane Reactor Studies (PDF 947 KB), Robert Enick, University of Pittsburgh
Solar/High Temperature Production of Hydrogen (PDF 696 KB), Al Lewindowski, NREL
Power Parks System Simulation (PDF 255 KB), Andy Lutz, SNL
Demonstration of Hydrogen Refueling Station with On-Site Generation (PDF 285 KB), Michele Davies, Hyradix/SunLine
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Fuel Cells
Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 286 KB), Nancy Garland, DOE
Integrated Mfg. For Adv. Membrane Electrode Assemblies (PDF 469 KB), Emory DeCastro, De Nora
Development Of High-Temp. Polymeric Membranes & Improved Cathode Catalysts (PDF 1.02 MB), Mike Perry, UTC
Advanced MEA's for Enhanced Operating Conditions (PDF 830 KB), Mark Debe, 3M
R&D on an Ultra-Thin Composite Memb. for High Temp. Operation in PEMFCs (PDF 924 KB), Chao-Yi Yuh, Fuel Cell Energy
Development Of High-Perf., Low-Pt Cathodes Containing New Catalyst & Layer Struct. (PDF 1.33 MB), Paolina Atanassova, Superior MicroPowders
Design & Installation of a Pilot Plant for High-Volume Electrode Production (PDF 478 KB), James Arps, SWRI
Scale-Up of Carbon/Carbon Composite Bipolar Plates (PDF 988 KB), David Haack, Porvair Corp.
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High Temperature Membranes (PDF 611 KB), Tom Zawodzinski, Case West Res. University
Electrodes for Polymer Electrolyte Memb. FC Operation on H2/Air & Reformate/Air (PDF 1.13 MB), Francisco Uribe, LANL
New Electrocatalysts for FCs (PDF 1.4 MB), Phil Ross, LBNL
Low-Platinum Catalysts for O2 Reduction at PEMFC Cathodes (PDF 1.36 MB), Karen Swider-Lyons, NRL
Low-Platinum Loading Catalysts for Fuel Cells (PDF 1.9 MB), Radislav Adzic, Brookhaven National Laboratory
Microstructural Characterization of PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 1.86 MB), Doug Blom, ORNL
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 272 KB), Patrick Davis, DOE
Fuel Cell Systems Analysis (PDF 1.33 MB), Rajesh Ahluwalia, ANL
Fuel Cell Vehicle Systems Analysis (PDF 1.42 MB), Tony Markel, NREL
Cost Analyses of Fuel Cell Stacks/Systems (PDF 409 KB), Eric Carlson, TIAX
Precious Metal Availability & Cost Analysis for PEMFC Commercialization (PDF 316 KB), Eric Carlson, TIAX
DFMA Cost Est. of FC/Reformer Syst. at Low, Med., & High Prod. Rates (PDF 408 KB), Brian James, DTI
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 271 KB), Valri Lightner, DOE
Water-Gas Shift Catalysis (PDF 1.5 MB), Sara Yu Choung, ANL
Catalysts for Autothermal Reforming (PDF 630 KB), Jennifer Mawdsley, ANL
Development of WGS Memb. Reactor (PDF 182 KB), Winston Ho, Ohio State University
Hydrogen Enhancement (PDF 364 KB), Zissis Dardas, UTRC
Advanced High Efficiency Quick Start Fuel Processor for Transportation Applications (PDF 890 KB), Prashant Chintawar, Christopher O'Brien, Nuvera
Fuel Cell Distributed Power Package Unit: Fuel Processing Based on Autothermal Cyclic Reforming (PDF 843 KB), Vladimir Zamansky, GE
Plate-Based Fuel Processing System (PDF 640 KB), Ralph Dalla Betta, Catalytica
Quick-Starting of Fuel Processors (PDF 1.33 MB), Shabbir Ahmed, ANL
Progress in Microchannel Steam Reformation of Hydrocarbon Fuels (PDF 1.25 MB), Greg Whyatt, PNNL
Reformate Clean-Up: The Case for Microchannel Architecture (PDF 1.35 MB), Ward TeGrotenhuis, PNNL
Fuel Processors for PEM FCs (PDF 1.46 MB), Levi Thompson, University of Michigan
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 110 KB), Nancy Garland, DOE
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (PDF 2.24 MB), Piotr Zelenay, LANL
Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (PDF 1.97 MB), S. Narayan, JPL
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Distributed Energy Fuel Cell Program Summary (PDF 170 KB), Kathi Epping, DOE
Atmos. FC Power Syst. for Transportation (PDF 1.64 MB), Mike Tosca, UTC Fuel Cells
PEMFC Power System on Ethanol (PDF 630 KB), Thomas Richards, Caterpillar, Inc.
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 199 KB), Nancy Garland, DOE
Effects of Fuels Constituents on Fuel Proc. Catalysts (PDF 362 KB), John Kopasz, ANL
Testing of Fuels in Fuel Cell Reformers (PDF 530 KB), Rodney Borup, LANL
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 334 KB), Neil Rossmeissl, DOE
Carbon Monoxide Sensors for Reformate-Powered FCs (PDF 557 KB), Rangachary Mukundan, LANL
Electrochemical Sensors for PEMFC Vehicles (PDF 317 KB), Peter Martin, LLNL
Interfacial Stability of Thin Film H2 Sensors (PDF 445 KB), Roland Pitts, NREL
Development of Sensors for Auto FC Systems (PDF 695 KB), Brian Knight, UTCFC
Micro-Machined Thin Film H2 Gas Sensors (PDF 1.03 MB), Debbie Sarno, Adv Tech Materials Inc.
Sensor Development for PEMFC Systems (PDF 339 KB), Bruce Figi, Honeywell Sensing & Controls
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Technology Development Manager Overview (PDF 280 KB), Patrick Davis, DOE
Turbocompressor for PEM Fuel Cells (PDF 515 KB), Mark K. Gee, Honeywell
Development & Testing of a High-Efficiency, Integrated Compressor/Expander based on Torroidal Intersecting Vane Machine Geometry (PDF 727 KB), Sterling Bailey, Mechanology, LLC
Motor Blower Technology for Fuel Cell Automotive Power Systems (PDF 751 KB), Tom Clark, UTC Fuel Cells
Hybrid Compressor/Expander Module (PDF 1.15 MB), George Selecman, TIAX
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Non-Destructive Study of H2O Transport Mechanism Inside Operating PEMFCs Using Neutron Imaging Techniques, Muhammad Arif, NIST
Bipolar Plate-Supported SOFC (PDF 361 KB), Deborah Myers, ANL
Coatings for Fuel Cell Air Compressors (PDF 347 KB), George Fenske, ANL
Carbon Composite Bipolar Plates (PDF 1.15 MB), Ted Besmann, ORNL
Cost-Effective Surface Modification for Metallic Bipolar Plates (PDF 1.06 MB), Mike Brady, ORNL
Carbon Foam for Fuel Cell Humidification (PDF 369 KB), Ron Ott, ORNL
Adv. Underground Vehicle Power & Control FC Mine Locomotive Vehicle Projects (PDF 1.76 MB), David Barnes, LLC
Sulfur Removal from Reformate (PDF 604 KB), Theodore Krause, ANL
Assessment of FC Auxiliary Power Systems for On Road Transp. Appls. (PDF 864 KB), Steve Lasher , TIAX
Evaluation of Partial Oxidation FC Reformer Emissions (PDF 577 KB), Stefan Unnasch, TIAX
Fuel Processing of Diesel Fuel For APUs (PDF 928 KB), David Berry, NETL
Gallium Nitride Integrated Gas/Temp Sensors for FC Sys Monitoring for H2 & Carbon Monoxide (PDF 130 KB), Steve Pyke, Peterson Ridge LLC
Development of a Robust Fiber-Optic Temperature Sensor for Fuel Cell Monitoring (PDF 610 KB), Timothy McIntyre, ORNL
Selective Catalytic Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide (PDF 578 KB), Tim Armstrong, ORNL
SOFC Auxiliary Power Units for Truck Applications (PDF 2.64 MB), Mo Khaleel, PNNL
Diesel Reforming (PDF 446 KB), John Kopasz, ANL
Fast Start Reformer Components (PDF 875 KB), Greg Whyatt, PNNL
Fast Start Reformer Components (PDF 225 KB), Michael Inbody, LANL
Annular Graphic Foam Heat Exchangers (PDF 144 KB), April McMillan, ORNL
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