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Channel-to-rib width ratio effects of flowfield plates in the performance of a micro-PEM fuel cell stack

Her B.-S., Hsieh S.-S., Chen J.H., National Sun Yat-Sen University, TW

Effect of channel-to-rib width ratio of flowfield plates on micro proton exchange membrane fuel cell stacks performance test (VI/PI) was studied experimentally in the present study (see Fig. 1). The channel-to-rib width ratio was varied [...]

Algerian Renewable Energy Projects for Clean Environment

Himri S., Himri Y., Malik A.S., Himri S., Himri Y., Boudghene Stambouli A., SONELGAZ, DZ

Renewable energy sources RES (solar, wind resources, biomass, geothermal, etc.) that use indigenous resources and that supply16% of the total world energy demand, have the potential to provide energy services with zero or almost zero [...]

SMES MRI Device – Alternative for Ecological Energy Storage

Molokac S., Grega L., Rybar P., Rybarova M., Rybarova M., Technical University of Kosiciach, SK

It is well known, that the electrical energy storage in the large scale is basically difficult process. Such a process is marked by the energy losses, as the conversion of electrical energy into another form, [...]

Accelerating Change in the Power Grid Infrastructure

Toteda S., Dust Networks, Inc., US

There are a multitude of initiatives working towards the upgrade and improvement of the North American power grid, in essence creating a "Smart Grid". Central to this is the need for advanced technologies and standards [...]

Business Case Development for Smart Power Programs

Roehr A.J., Capgemini, US

SmartGrid business cases are undergoing whirlwind changes as conventional measures of return based primarily on O&M reductions developed for Smart Meter programs are expanded to include what have been historically “soft” benefits. Stimulus funding, a [...]

Innovative Technologies in Demand Response: Delivering Increased Value for Utilities, Grid Operators, and Electricity Consumers

Dixon G., Harper S., Clement D., EnerNOC Inc, US

Demand response is the reduction of consumption on an electric grid in response to peak demand, high prices or other system contingencies. Over the past several years, technology advancements have enhanced the capabilities of demand [...]

Demand Response: A “Green” Approach to Addressing Capacity-Transmission Constraints While Empowering Customers

Hoss F., Capgemini, US

In the near-term, Utilities cannot build new generation or transmission lines fast enough, to address the problems of having adequate capacity to meet the ever-increasing peak demand requirements. Demand Response (DR) Programs – changes in [...]

Hydrogen-Steel Compatibility Research at NIST-Boulder

Siewert T.A., Slifka A.J., McColskey J.D., Lasseigne A.N., Nanninga N.E., Levi Y., NIST, US

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is establishing a new national test facility in Boulder, Colorado to evaluate the mechanical properties of materials proposed to store, transport, and distribute hydrogen fuels. Many of [...]

Silica Nanosprings – A Novel Nanostructured Material for Hydrogen Storage

Norton M.G., McIlroy D.N., Corti G., Miller M.A., Washington State University, US

Hydrogen storage for transportation applications remains a challenge. Current approaches are still short of published goals, in particular in being able to operate at acceptable temperatures. Physisorption, or non-dissociative approaches, where the hydrogen is stored [...]

Plasma Torch Process for Hydrogen Production at Small Distributed Stations

Miley G.H., Gough W.C., Leon H., University of Illinois, US

Small distributed hydrogen generating stations have been proposed. However, they are generally assumed to use water electrolysis units or various gas reforming processes. In this study we examine an alternate approach using the exhaust plasma [...]