The Hydrogen Expo US Seminar Forum once again offers exhibitors the opportunity to present their developments, projects and products. This very effectively raises your visibility and maximizes the impact of your presence. The forum will be located in the heart of the exhibit hall, attendance is free of charge for all expo visitors. A limited number of speaking opportunities is available. To reserve your time slot in the Exhibitor Seminar Forum please contact Dr. Ines Freesen, phone: (+49) (0)2802-948484-0, email: info@hydrogenexpo.com
 

 

	Tuesday, March 20, 2007
10.30am	Richard Bourgeois, GE Global Research Center: Feasibility Study of Alkaline Electrolysis with Nuclear Power
11.00am	Ricky Gujral, Hydrogen Power Inc.: Hydrogen On Demand
11.30am	Finis Southworth, Areva NP Inc.: Sustainable Hydrogen from Nuclear Power
12.00noon	Willem Kriel, Westinghouse Nuclear: PBMR Process Heat Plant Projects for Hydrogen Production
12.30pm	Stephen Herring, Idaho National Laboratory: Nuclear hydrogen
01.00pm	William Summers, Savannah River National Laboratory: Nuclear Hydrogen Research at the Savannah River National Laboratory
01.30pm	William Hartman, NanoLogix: Microbial Production of Hydrogen from Sugar-rich Wastewater
02.00pm	Jonathan Read, Ecotality Inc.: Ecotality and Hydrogen
02.30pm	Wolfgang Heil, GSR Ventiltechnik: High pressure, hydrogen and fuel cells applications
03.00pm	Zdenek Pors, Research Center Jülich: Diesel and kerosene fuel processor development at the Research Center Jülich
03.30pm	Ulrich Bünger, LBST: The Project Family h2moves.eu of the Demonstration Projects on Hydrogen for Transport in Europe
	Wednesday, March 21, 2007
10.30am	Jennifer Hamilton, California Fuel Cell Partnership: California Fuel Cell Partnership’s (CaFCP) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Education for Fire and Life Safety Professionals
11.00am	Kareem Afzal, Pdc Machines: Creating innovative solutions for the compression systems needs of the growing Hydrogen economy of tomorrow
11.30am	Larry Moulthrop, Proton Energy Systems: Latest Advances in Renewable Based Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis
12.00noon	Frank Koch, Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Network NRW: The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network North Rhine-Westphalia
12.30pm	Lunch Break
01.00pm	Bruce Cole, McNabb Marketing: The Hydrogen Energy Journal - A print and web publication to encourage and support development of the Hydrogen Economy within the U.S. and internationally
01.30pm	Joachim Wolf, Linde: Public Fueling of hydrogen powered vehicles: Liquid, 35 and 70 MPa
02.00pm	John Coursen, Structural Composites Industries: Hydrogen Cylinder Design Considerations in the Absence of Regulations
02.30pm	Jacques Smolenaars, HyGear: Enabling the future of hydrogen supply
03.00pm	Bob Pellissier, RKI Instruments: Hydrogen gas sensors and gas sensing instruments
03.30pm	Steven Kirschner, AirGen: A novel electrolytic on-demand hydrogen production process with reversible features

PROGRAM DETAILS:

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Richard Bourgeois, GE Global Research Center:
Feasibility Study of Alkaline Electrolysis with Nuclear Power
GE Global Research, Entergy Nuclear, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have begun a project to study the feasibility of large scale hydrogen production using alkaline electrolysis powered by existing nuclear power plants. This project is funded by the DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology as part of the National Hydrogen Initiative. In the study, the team will focus on the technical and economic requirements of the existing industrial hydrogen market. This market consumes over 7 million tons of hydrogen a year in the United States at a value of more than $16 billion. Liquid water alkaline electrolysis is a well-established technology for the production of hydrogen.  Alkaline electrolysis based on nuclear power would bring benefits of energy security, price stability, and greenhouse gas emission reduction in the near term.  An infrastructure developed to serve the industrial hydrogen market would also serve any future transportation fuel market. The capability of alkaline electrolysis to meet the needs of the industrial hydrogen market will be evaluated based on GE's low-cost alkaline electrolyzer technology, which was developed in part under the DOE Hydrogen Fuel Cell Infrastructure Technology program.  As the cost of electricity is a major component of electrolysis hydrogen cost, Entergy Nuclear will study potential scenarios for pricing power contracts to industrial electrolyzer operators. It is expected that the low cost of nuclear power compared to fossil fuel based generation, combined with the capital cost reductions made possible by the GE electrolyzer technology, will make this method of hydrogen generation competitive with current methods based on fossil fuel reforming.

Ricky Gujral, Hydrogen Power Inc.:
Hydrogen On Demand
HPI produces Hydrogen Now(TM) gas just in time through its patented University researched technology that will provide combat soldiers with a new source of power using "hydrogen batteries." They are lighter, last longer and are much less expensive than current power sources. A chemical reaction between water, aluminum and an environmentally friendly catalyst creates this proven "hydrogen-on-site" alternative energy. HPI's corporate mandate is to provide safe and cost effective solutions that do not depend on massive changes to the energy supply infrastructure.

Finis Southworth, Areva NP Inc.:
Sustainable Hydrogen from Nuclear Power
Electric power companies and investors have announced plans for 33 new nuclear units in the United States. The first of these may come on-line as early as 2015. AREVA is the worlds leading supplier of nuclear reactors, nuclear fuel, and nuclear fuel cycle services. As such AREVA plans to maintain a major role in these third generation nuclear power units, as well as Generation IV and beyond.

Willem Kriel, Westinghouse Nuclear:
PBMR Process Heat Plant Projects for Hydrogen Production
Westinghouse, the Shaw Group, and the PBMR Company are working with several process heat energy stakeholders to develop and evaluate the commercial opportunities for nuclear process heat applications. This consortium intends leveraging and maximizing global opportunities in the nuclear market for advanced reactor technologies. The combined resources and financial strength of Toshiba and Shaw, make Westinghouse the largest provider of nuclear power plants in the world. (Westinghouse and Shaw have a framework agreement to provide four AP1000 plants to China.) The AP1000 has been selected as the technology for 12 of the 16 near term new build nuclear construction projects in the U.S. Under nuclear-based hydrogen production, no other entity can match the level of experience and technology that has been developed by this consortium of companies. A long history of High Temperature Gas Cooled reactor (HTR) development and commitment to hydrogen production process development puts this consortium in the lead for nuclear hydrogen development. Westinghouse has a long standing involvement and commitment to the development of Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) gas cooled reactors. The first commercial scale demonstrator high temperature pebble bed gas reactor will start operation in 2012 in South Africa. Development of these strategic technologies is driven by concern for increased energy demand, increased cost of natural gas and petroleum, energy diversity and security and the need to reduce CO2 and other emissions from carbon feedstocks and fuels. Westinghouse is working on nuclear hydrogen solutions aimed at providing clean, safe, and economical electrical energy and hydrogen at guaranteed fuel costs for 40+ years.

Stephen Herring, Idaho National Laboratory:
Nuclear hydrogen
The DOE Nuclear Hydrogen Initiative is developing CO2-free methods for centralized hydrogen production using thermochemical, high-temperature electrolytic (HTE) and hybrid processes. During the last year, we have made significant progress in demonstrating each of the methods. During the next year, integrated experiments using the HTE and sulfur-iodine processes will begin operation.

William Summers, Savannah River National Laboratory:
Nuclear Hydrogen Research at the Savannah River National Laboratory
This presentation will describe the nuclear hydrogen research programs underway at the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL). SRNL led a team that prepared the most detailed technical and cost analysis report available concerning nuclear hydrogen production using advanced gas-cooled nuclear reactors. SRNL is also the leader in the development of the Hybrid Sulfur Process, one of the most promising thermochemical water-splitting cycles. Savannah River Site is a leading candidate for construction of the first commercial prototype nuclear hydrogen facilities.

William Hartman, NanoLogix:
Microbial Production of Hydrogen from Sugar-rich Wastewater
One method to produce hydrogen may be the use of microorganisms to convert waste organic matter into hydrogen gas. There are many sources of waste organic matter which could serve as a substrate for this microbial process. They include agricultural residues and other organic wastes such as sewage and manures. One such attractive material may be organic-rich industrial wastewaters, particularly sugar-rich waters, such as fruit and vegetable processing wastes. To investigate this possibility, laboratory-scale continuous flow fixed-film anaerobic bioreactors were inoculated with an enteric bacterial species and were fed diluted grape juice under varying pH conditions. Biogas was produced which contained carbon dioxide and hydrogen, along with undetectable or trace amounts of methane. A pilot-scale experimental system was subsequently designed and installed at the Welch's Grape Juice facility in North East, PA, to evaluate a prototype system under industrial conditions. The bioreactor had a volume of 1000 liters and was operated under a variety of conditions of pH, temperature, and hydraulic residence time. Hydrogen production was quantified via mass flow meters and verified using gas chromatography. Hydrogen production was sustained over more than six months of operation while methane production was controlled and limited. This experience confirmed the ability to maintain a hydrogen-generating culture in an industrial setting over an extended period of time.

Jonathan Read, Ecotality Inc.:
Ecotality and Hydrogen
Ecotality, Inc., is a public energy company dedicated to the development and commercialization of renewable energy technologies. Ecotality is currently teaming with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories and the California Institute of Technology to develop the Hydratus, a hydrogen generating apparatus. The Hydratus will provide hydrogen on demand using magnesium and water as its primary fuel.

Zdenek Pors, Research Center Juelich:
Diesel and kerosene fuel processor development at the Research Center Jülich
Research Center Jülich is a world leading research institution in diesel and kerosene fuel processor development for APUs. Two novel reactors for autothermal diesel reforming of the seventh and eighth generation having a power scale of 5 kWe were designed, manufactured, certified and tested in 2005. During the operation with commercial diesel no catalyst deactivation was observed over 500 h and 1000 h respectively.

Ulrich Bünger, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH:
The Project Family h2moves.eu of the Demonstration Projects on Hydrogen for Transport in Europe
Hydrogen and fuel cell technology for transport is emerging from the status of R&D and early demonstration to the next product development phase, large scale demonstrations. Also Europe has kicked off its demonstration activities, at national and European level. An overview of past and ongoing European demonstration projects on hydrogen for transport will be given.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Jennifer Hamilton, California Fuel Cell Partnership:
California Fuel Cell Partnership’s (CaFCP) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicle Education for Fire and Life Safety Professionals
CaFCP offers educational workshops to firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, law enforcement and other first responders. The workshops cover information on properties of hydrogen, hydrogen stations, and suggested fuel cell vehicle response procedures. They are also working on a third generation safety handbook, which accompanies and enhances the workshop.

Kareem Afzal, Pdc Machines:
Creating innovative solutions for the compression systems needs of the growing Hydrogen economy of tomorrow
Come see why the worlds leading hydrogen solutions providers are choosing PDC as their preferred source for diaphragm compression and systems technologies. PDC’s presentation will include an overview of PDC’s vast manufacturing, technical and engineering capabilities as well as an overview of our newest and most high profile projects and innovations.

Larry Moulthrop, Proton Energy Systems:
Latest Advances in Renewable Based Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis
Hydrogen from electrolysis using renewable energy (RE) sources such as wind, PV, and hydro has the potential to be a cost competitive alternative to steam methane reformation or coal gasification production methods, while reducing carbon emissions and resource depletion. The latest and near-term commercially available distributed hydrogen generation using RE sources will be presented.

Frank Koch, Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Network NRW:
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network North Rhine-Westphalia
NRW is the only German state with a comprehensive hydrogen and fuel cell strategy. The strategy focuses developing fuel cells and fuel cell applications for early markets. The State’s government has expressed its strong commitment to the fuel cell technology. At the moment, the network consists of more than 300 members from companies and research institutes and is the largest regional network in Europe dealing with this topic. The presentation will give an overview of the targets, the strategy, recent actions and projects of the network.

Bruce Cole, McNabb Marketing:
The Hydrogen Energy Journal - A print and web publication to encourage and support development of the Hydrogen Economy within the U.S. and internationally
As the official publication of the NHA, the Hydrogen Energy Journal would be circulated to decision makers in federal and state governments, to industry, and to members of the NHA. As an advocate for the hydrogen economy the Hydrogen Energy Journal would shape expectations and understanding about hydrogen and the benefits it holds for society.

Joachim Wolf, Linde:
Public Fueling of hydrogen powered vehicles: Liquid, 35 and 70 Mpa
The Linde group has developed over 30 fueling stations since 1976 and 12 are currently operational public stations. Public fueling of hydrogen powered vehicles inducing fuel cell buses, fuel cell cars,  BMWs with internal combustion engines and hydrogen powered buses using conventional internal combustion engines is almost commonplace in Europe. With the purchase of The BOC Group in 2006, the Linde Group now has a significant presence and operational infrastructure in North America, and the Linde Hydrogen Solutions group is working to bring the Linde hydrogen vehicle fueling technology to the US. Dr Wolf will present a summary of what Linde has established in Europe and present an overview of 700 bar fuelling technology for the North American market.

John Coursen, Structural Composites Industries:
Hydrogen Cylinder Design Considerations in the Absence of Regulations
Hydrogen storage cylinders may or may not be covered by governmental regulations depending on their usage. This presentation first reviews the current patchwork of hydrogen cylinder regulations and how they apply in different applications. In addition, the presentation examines the various design guidelines that can be followed in unregulated usages to obtain the desired performance and minimize product liability risk.

Jacques Smolenaars, HyGear:
Enabling the future of hydrogen supply
Recent innovations have pushed on-site hydrogen generation technology to a point of cost-competitiveness compared to the existing supply chains of hydrogen. At the same time the reliability is being improved by a growing number of installations in the field. In its presentation HyGear will give detailed insight in its experiences and plans.

Bob Pellissier, RKI Instruments:
Hydrogen gas sensors and gas sensing instruments
RKI Instruments, Inc. supplies a variety of hydrogen gas sensors and monitors. This includes portable and continuous hydrogen monitors and gas sensors. Our hydrogen specific gas sensors have been selected as the best available technology by many automotove and fuel cell companies and other companies dealing with hydrogen and fuel cells.

Steven Kirschner, AirGen:
A novel electrolytic on-demand hydrogen production process with reversible features
Colloidal metals have been used to catalyze the production of hydrogen through the oxidation of a metal by water. Employing a voltaic cell with a zinc anode and a tungsten carbide cathode, hydrogen can be produced in a controllable manner. The zinc can be regenerated either thermally or by electrolysis.