20150226_Infoday H2020_Energía_Juan Carratalá

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1. AIJU Research Centre Overview

2. Energy Area2.1. Areas of work

2.2. Research projects

AIJU TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

AIJU RESEARCH CENTRE

AIJU is a private non‐profit making organisation aiming tomaking organisation aiming to

boost research development and technological innovation within

the regional industry.the regional industry.

Th ki i ibl hThus making it possible the achievement of a constant

competitiveness increase and product quality improvementproduct quality improvement.

AIJU is located in Ibi within the region of Alicante in the

south‐east of Spain :

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• Founded in 1985.• Premises with 5 000 m2 (new 1 400 m2)• Premises with 5.000 m2 (new 1.400 m2).

• AIJU staff: 69 professionals‐ 11% PhD‐ 39% MSc‐ 14% BSc‐ 25% Technical assistants‐ 11% Administrative assistants

• Collaboration with Universities, Research Centres, publicorganisations official bodies associations private companiesorganisations, official bodies, associations, private companies, SMEs.

• AIJU actively participates in national and Europeantechnological platforms.

• 26.200 services carried out in 2012 for 2.155 companies.

C ll b i R h & D l j d• Collaborative Research & Development projects executed at a regional, national and European level.

More than 500 associated companies:More than 500 associated companies:

• Toy manufacturersToy manufacturers• Mould‐makers• Plastics processors Others p• Other‐industries:

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AIJU ENERGYAIJU ENERGY

1. Areas of work

2. Research projects

AIJU Energy. Areas of work

• PEM Fuel Cells

• R&D in new materials• R&D in new materials

• Thermal, fluids dynamics and structural analysis (CAD/CAE)

• Stack characterization up to 5 kW

• Prototype development up to 1 kW

• Integration with renewable energy• Integration with renewable energy

• Ultracapacitors and ion‐Li BatteriesU t acapac to s a d o atte es

• R&D in organic electrolytes for ultracapacitors

l f d d b• Development of advanced carbon electrodes

• R&D in Li‐ion batteries components


• Alkaline Electrolyzers

• R&D in advanced electrodes (coatings)

• Reactor design and simulation (CAD/CAE)

3/h f• Prototypes up to 5 Nm3/h of H2

•Electric Vehicles

• Hybrid Electric Vehicles Development (fuel ll l b )cell, ultracapacitors, batteries)

• Electronic Control Unit Design and Manufacture

• Energy Management


•Electronics

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• Prototype assembly and validation

• Development of tailored Electronic Control Unit (ECUs)Unit (ECUs)

• Development of tailored data adquisitionand programmable control systems

•Control and Automation

• SCADA based control systems

• Real Time control embedded systems

• Telemetry• Telemetry


•Monoliths

• R&D in carbon based monoliths

• R&D in ceramics based monoliths

• Mechanical and chemical behaviourMechanical and chemical behaviour simulation

• Environmental and energy applications (catalysts, adsorption systems for pollutant(catalysts, adsorption systems for pollutant removal, etc.)

• Electrochemistry• Electrochemistry

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• Calculation of pneumatic systems

• Calculation, design and simulation of mechanical components

• Heat transfer

AIJU Energy. Research projectsActivities of applied research and technological development funded by regional, national and

European programsEuropean programs

Aim: Boosting companies to improve theirAim: Boosting companies to improve their technological capabilities

AIJU Energy. Research projects

Most relevant projects (2010‐2014):

‐ Demonstrative pilot plant for the valorization of non‐ferrous metal‐ Demonstrative pilot plant for the valorization of non‐ferrous metalwaste ‐ LIFE GREENZO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION‐LIFE + Program).

Aim: Development and testing of a pre‐industrial pilot plant using plasma technology to obtainzinc oxide from metal waste (zamak alloy)zinc oxide from metal waste (zamak alloy).

‐ Redox Flow Batteries; Energy storage prototype integrated to renewableRFBAT (MINECO/CDTI EEA G t P )sources – RFBAT (MINECO/CDTI‐EEA Grants Program) .

Aim: Research and development of a redox flow battery prototype (Vanadium type) suitable asenergy storage system for grid‐connected renewable sources in order to provide power supplyin remote areas with high quality (voltage stability). .in remote areas with high quality (voltage stability). .

http://eeagrants‐rfbat.com

AIJU Energy. Research projects

Most relevant projects (2010‐2014):

‐ New strategies in the comprehensive utilization of plant biomass for the‐ New strategies in the comprehensive utilization of plant biomass for thesustainable production of hydrogen without carbon dioxide emissions(BIOTABACUM). INNPACTO Programme (MINECO).

Ai D l t f i ti f h d d ti f bi dAim: Development of an innovative process for hydrogen production from biomass andassessment of its viability as an alternative technology for power generation.

http://biotabacum.es/

‐ Crop development and energy use of Nicotiana tabacum (BIOH2).INNPACTO P (MINECO)INNPACTO Programme (MINECO).

Aim: Production of biodiesel and syngas from oil extracted from the seeds of Nicotianatabacum.

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AIJU Energy. Research projects‐ Sustainable hydrogen evaluation in logistics ‐ SHEL. Seventh FrameworkProgramme EUROPEAN COMMISION (FCH‐JU‐2009‐1).

Aim: Development of a fleet of fork lift trucks in different parts of Europe (Spain, United p p p ( p ,Kingdom and Turkey) powered by fuel cell. The role of AIJU in this project is the development of a 30 kW electrolyzer for the production of H2 needed to supply the fuel cells and the development of the electronic control and communication of the trucks.

AIJU Energy. Research projects‐Research and development of advanced energy systems for use inp gy yportable devices ‐ ENERVANZA. R&D programme to support technologycenters (IMPIVA).

Aim: Materials development for their use as components in supercapacitors, fuel cells (PEM)a e a s de e op e o e use as co po e s supe capac o s, ue ce s ( )and lithium‐ion batteries. Development of fuel cells, supercapacitors, and lithium cellsptototypes.

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Aim: To raise awareness and demonstrate the use of clean technologies such as hydrogen andfuel cells in vehicles for youth entertainment.y

AIJU Energy. Research projectsDevelopment of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell for stationary and portable‐Development of a Direct Methanol Fuel Cell for stationary and portableapplications ‐ PILMEAPLIC. R&D programme to support technologycenters (IMPIVA).

l f h l l ll ( ) f bl l (Aim: Development of Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) for portable applications (marinebuoys, signing, motor homes, yachts, etc ....)

‐Development of thermoplastic polymer matrix composites with highl t i l d ti it f th f t f bi l l t BIPOLARelectrical conductivity for the manufacture of bipolar plates ‐ BIPOLAR.R&D programme to support technology centers (IMPIVA).

Aim: Development and characterization of thermoplastic polymer matrix composites andcarbonaceous conductive filler for use as bipolar plates in low temperature fuel cells (PEM)carbonaceous conductive filler for use as bipolar plates in low temperature fuel cells (PEM).

AIJU Energy. Research projects‐Development and innovation in polymer membrane fuel cells and solidoxide fuel cells – DEIMOS. CENIT Programme (CDTI).

Aim: Development of the fuel cell technology.p gy

‐R&D of an alkaline electrolyzer for producing hydrogen by solar energy.MITYC Programme (PROFIT).

Aim: Development of an alkaline electrolyzer.

AIJU Energy. Research projects‐ Development of test benches for PEM fuel cells and DMFC based onLabview.

AIJU Energía. Services to companies‐ Among the services provided to companies include:

•Development of test benches and educational kits based on fuel celltechnology.technology.

• Development of Electronic Control Units and prototypes fordifferent applications.

• Development of automated systems for gas purification.

• Thermal, fluids dynamics and structural analysis (CAD/CAE) tocomponents and unitscomponents and units.

• Redesign and optimization of components.

‐ Lines of future work:‐ Lines of future work:

•Automation projects and robotization of industrial processes,directed to traditional manufacturing sectors.

Thanks for your attention

Rubén Beneito

Energy Area ManagerEnergy Area Manager Av. de la Industria, 2303340 IBI (Alicante)Telf.: 96 555 44 75Fax: 965554490www aiju infowww.aiju.info

[email protected]

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