Short Summary
Development of a
PEM Electolyzer: Enabling Seasonal Storage of Renewable Energy
Peter Lehman
00-25
EISG Project Title: Development of a PEM Electrolyzer: Enabling Seasonal Storage of Renewable Energy
EISG Grant Number: 00-25
PIER Area: Renewable Energy Technologies
Principal Investigator: Peter Lehman
Contact Information: (707) 826-4345 pal1@humboldt.edu
Organization: Humboldt State University Foundation, Schatz Energy Research Center
Grant Amount: $74,478
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
The purpose of this project is to research the feasibility of developing a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer capable of generating a minimum of three standard liters per minute of hydrogen at 2,000 pounds per square inch gauge pressure, using approximately one kilowatt of power. A bench scale prototype will be built and tested.
Proposed Outcomes:
· Determination of optimal current density and temperature
· Functional prototype proton exchange membrane electrolyzer with high pressure hydrogen output
Anticipated Benefits:
·
Eliminate the
need for mechanical compression
· Reduced mechanical complexity of electrolyzers
· Reduced cost versus alkaline electrolyzers over a wide range of plant sizes
· Reduced maintenance needs versus current electrolyzers