Research within Electro-fuels

The "hydrogen and electro-fuels" research group outlines a comprehensive approach that spans detailed micro-kinetic modeling of reactions to macro-level AI integration for controlling multiple PtX facilities. The key areas of interests form micro- to macro scale are listed below:

• Micro- kinetic and global modelling of chemical and electrochemical reactions.
• Modelling of cell and stack electrolyzes and fuel cells, from zero-dimensional to CFD.
• Heat integration and optimization of thermal management for improve efficiency.
• Control strategies for efficient and stable operation of reactor systems
• Experimental characterization of chemical and electrochemical reactors to access performance and operation dynamics.
• Diagnosis of fuel cell failures, degradations
• Grid connections of Power to X facilities, ensuring compatibility with energy storage and renewable power sources
• AI for control at unit level as well as multiple PtX facilieties.

The work on fuel cells from cells to application levels has involved work in low and high temperature PEM and solid oxide cells, from cell and stack level to system level. Several applications, e.g. drones, cars, CHP systems, have been investigated in cooperation with companies.

The research group is involved in the development of thermochemical reactors for ammonia and methanol production from electrolytic hydrogen. These reactors range from lab-scale prototypes to small plants and have been developed through various funded projects, demonstrating scalable solutions for sustainable fuel production.

Research group affiliation to the AAU energy Missions

The research group is linked to the mission of:

• Sustainable fuels
• Renewables and energy islands
• Electrification and integration
• Energy efficiency