BIO-H2
PRODUCTION OF CLEAN HYDROGEN FUEL CELLES BY REFORMATION OF BIOETHANOL
Informazioni Generali
- Coordinatore:
- CENTRO RICERCHE FIAT (Italia)
- Responsabile:
- ZIMBARDI FRANCESCO - TERIN-STS (LA TRISAIA)
- Ruolo ENEA:
- PARTNER
- Sito WEB:
- Sito WEB non disponibile
Programmi Europei
- Programma:
- Quinto Programma Quadro UE (1998-2002) -> ENERGIA (1998-2002) (RST - Progetto di RST)
Descrizione e Attività
Descrizione Generale
The proposed project deals with the production of H2 from biomass-derived ethanol, for mobile applications, through processes that offer zero emissions of pollutants. This will be accomplished with the reformation of ethanol produced by fermentation, which is a renewable energy source. It will be developed a complete ethanol reformer system. The H2-rich gas obtained will be fed to a fuel cell suitable for powering electric vehicles. The project addresses the following issues: (a) The need for enhancing the use of renewable energy sources in transportation and electricity production; (b) The need for development of a technology to facilitate the introduction of fuel cell vehicles. Achievements: According to the project programme, the major deliverables have been achieved as planned. No significant deviations between planned and actual work have been encountered. WP1 has been completed as planned: a technical report from ENEA and CRF have been issued covering the optimised conditions for bioethanol production and the LCA of bioethanol production and cost evaluation. WP 2, 3, 4 are still in progress as planned.
Attività svolta da ENEA
La partecipazione dell'ENEA implica un apporto scientifico qualificato in alcune delle attività del progetto