Project Info


Hybridizing fuel cells with engines for efficient electricity generation

Neal Sullivan | nsullivan@mines.edu

This project is focused on development of the world’s highest-efficiency electric generator. Students will work directly with CSM faculty and research staff to build unique equipment for testing larger-scale fuel cells for integration with engines currently being developed at Colorado State University.

More Information

1. My website:

cfcc.mines.edu

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Student Preparation


Qualifications

Familiarity with equipment, basic machining.

Time Commitment

20 hours/month

Skills/Techniques Gained

Expand knowledge of experimentation with higher-temperature equipment. Fundamentals of fuel-cell operation and electrochemical devices.

Mentoring Plan

Student will work directly with academic and research faculty and students. Student will participate in weekly meetings to discuss research objectives and progress. Student may also engage with researchers at Colorado State University.