
The third release
Virtual-FCS announces the third release of its open-source platform for designing hybrid fuel cell and battery systems.
Our research on electrochemical energy systems covers electrolysis, fuel cells, batteries, solar cells and membranes. These are sustainable technologies with an increasing number of commercial applications in the energy sector, in maritime industry, in land-based industry, in transportation, and in building & construction.
To identify optimal solutions for these systems to operate in the best possible way, we use data analysis, modelling, techno-economic analysis, environmental systems analysis/LCA, as well as SINTEF's interdisciplinary competence.
Employees in the research group for Electrochemical energy conversion and system solutions
Some relevant themes:
Electrolysis systems - How does dynamic operation, caused by e.g. intermittent solar or wind power, affect service life and how can optimal systems and hydrogen storage solutions be designed for such operation? Is there a need for- or beneficial to include - hybrid systems with, for example, batteries?
Fuel cell and battery systems - How to design and operate MW-sized energy systems, for example on board ships in the best way, based on modular fuel cell systems, and how should these be hybridized with batteries?
Energy storage - and supply in microgrids - How to combine energy production from wind and/or solar energy, energy storage and production of electricity and heat in the best possible way?
Membranes - How to design and operate membrane systems for hydrogen separation with CO2 capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) in the best way?
Control systems - How to control, regulate and control electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, chemical, and hydraulic systems?
Virtual-FCS announces the third release of its open-source platform for designing hybrid fuel cell and battery systems.
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The main aim of the VIRTUAL-FCS project is to make the design process of hybrid fuel cell and battery systems easier, cheaper and quicker.
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HyLAW stands for Hydrogen Law and removal of legal barriers to the deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen applications. It is a flagship project aimed at boosting the market uptake of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies providing market developers...
SINTE offers full range of competence in the development and characterization of materials and components for electrolysis technology. Electrolysis is the process of converting water to oxygen and hydrogen using electricity. Small scale electrolysers...
SINTEF offers broad knowledge in development and characterization of materials and components for fuel cell technology. Fuel cells represent one of the most effective technologies for converting chemical energy (e.g. hydrogen) into electricity. We...
Hydrogen will be an important supplement to electricity as an energy carrier in future sustainable energy systems. In addition to being fuel for the transport sector, hydrogen will contribute to increased utilization of renewable energy sources. The...
In alignment with Europe's Green Deal for 2050 and SINTEF's commitment towards technology for a better society, we are also developing alternate battery technologies that are safe, low cost, and sustainable with minimal stress on the environment.
We have long experience in developing decision support systems for an optimal resource usage in industry and government administration. This can be decision support both on operational and on strategic level.
Our work contributes to a future green, sustainable and modern energy system. We develop and apply models for handling uncertainty, analysing profitability, emissions, socio-economic and environmental effects. The models and analyses are used by both...
The mechanical properties of materials are affected in the presence of hydrogen and may cause degradation in for of so-called hydrogen embrittlement. In areas like hydrogen storage and transport, it is therefore important to contain the harmful...
The high temperature hydrogen and fuel cell lab is equipped to test fuel cells and electrolysers operating up to 1100 °C and up to 10 bar.