Project Info
Electrochemical hydrogen compression: An enabling technology for the hydrogen economy
Jason Porter | jporter@mines.edu
Urban pollution and climate change are motivating a move away from fossil fuels as a transportation fuel. One alternative that is gaining traction worldwide is hydrogen fuel cells. But where will this hydrogen come from? This project will develop technology to produce hydrogen from renewable fuels and compress that hydrogen for use as a transportation fuel.
More Information
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrochemical_hydrogen_compressor
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-017-0029-4
Grand Engineering Challenge: Restore and improve urban infrastructure
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Physics 1 and 2
Chemistry
Machining experience (SolidWorks, end mill, lathe)
Time Commitment
40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Electrochemical measurements: voltage, current, resistance measurements
Materials prep: coatings, current collectors, ionic membranes.
Control: power controllers
Heat Transfer: design and operate heaters and pressure vessels
Mentoring Plan
One-on-one mentoring with a PhD student and/or faculty member. Weekly group meetings.