Fuel Cells

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Fuel Cells: TECHNICAL TOPIC 7 - Fuel Cells (DE-PS26-05NT42317-07) Solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology development seeks to dramatically reduce the cost of SOFC stacks or increase the efficiency of SOFC power generation systems. New advances may improve performance, lower system costs, shorten development time, take advantage of economies of scale and mass customization, expand the fuel cell market, exploit the synergy between fuel cells and turbines or simplify the balance of plant (BOP). FutureGen, the Integrated Sequestration and Hydrogen Research Initiative, is a $1 billion industry/government partner-ship to design, build and operate a coal gasification-based, nearly emission-free coal-fired electricity and hydrogen production plant. FutureGen technology goals (http://www.netl.doe.gov/coal/futuregen/index.html) include the need for fuel cell concepts capable of approaching $100/kilowatt stack costs and fuel cell system efficiencies approaching 70-80%. The Solid State Energy Conversion Alliance (SECA) Program goals focus on developing SOFC power generation system technology that can be manufactured for $400/kilowatt by 2010. The Fuel Cell program has focused on fuel cell stacks, power generation systems, and fuel cell-turbine hybrid system concepts. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF RESEARCH INTEREST: *For this Topic Area, grant applications to advance solid oxide fuel cell technology are limited to the following: " Cathode-Interconnect Contact Applications are sought for the research and development of material sets and/or methods to provide for the electrical contact between advanced cathode and interconnect materials under typical SOFC operating conditions. Selected materials must be compatible with SOFC power systems and materials, and must sustain operating performance for greater than 40,000 hours and hundreds of thermal cycles for stationary applications and greater than 5,000 hours and 3,000 thermal cycles for transportation systems. Lifetime effects (phase stability, thermal expansion compatibility, element migration, conductivity and aging) must be addressed and characterized to the extent possible. For any new material set, cost, manufacturability and reliability are critical factors in meeting SECA Program goals. Discussion: Current methods utilize a contact paste to facilitate electrical contact between advanced cathode materials (LSM, LSF or LSCF) and the respective adjoining interconnect materials (e.g., Crofer 22APU, Haynes 230, etc.). This paste is cured when the stack is first brought to operating temperature (650 degrees C to 750 degrees C). However, thermo-mechanical and/or chemical deterioration of the contact region contributes to excessive degradation of SOFC stack electrical performance. Bonding between the cathode and the interconnect, not just simple normally-loaded contact, is important in maintaining the electrical contact area and acceptable performance. Consequently, the selected contact material must be compatible with the cathode and interconnect materials with respect to CTE and be able to withstand the tensile and shear stresses induced by the differential thermal expansion resulting from thermal cycling and the in-plane temperature gradients that exist during steady-state operation. The selected material must be chemically stable under high current conditions, buffering interactions between interconnect oxide and electrode oxide, stable with both and not adversely affect the formation of the interconnect protective oxide. An understanding of relevant degradation mechanisms should be obtained and applied to the lifetime performance validation of the contact zone materials configuration. Due to the relatively large thickness of the contact layer, the selected material must be of low resistivity to aid in current collection. The DOE desires to fund projects that demonstrate in depth understanding of the challenges and to maximize utilization/transfer of technology developed through this solicitation. Per the HBCU/OMI Program intent discussed in Section 1.2 of this solicitation, private sector collaboration with solid oxide fuel cell system developers is a goal of Technical Topic Area 7 and a consideration in the evaluation of an application. References: (a) SECA - Core Technology Program - SOFC Interconnect Meeting July 2004, http://www.netl.doe.gov/publications/proceedings/04/seca-sofc/sofc-sofc.html (b) The DOE encourages proposals that address this barrier issue for solid-oxide fuel cells in support of SECA Program goals (http://www.seca.doe.gov/ ). ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE 'SUBMIT QUESTION' FEATURE IN IIPS. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE MASTER FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT. Please read the Master Funding Opportunity Announcement for complete details on evaluation criteria and how to prepare your application: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/1471DB687FC9E52685256F4300568FD7?O penDocument
Federal Grant Title: Fuel Cells
Federal Agency Name: Headquarters
Grant Categories: Energy Science and Technology
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-PS26-05NT42317-7
Type of Funding: Grant
CFDA Numbers: 81.089
CFDA Descriptions: Fossil Energy Research and Development
Current Application Deadline: No deadline provided
Original Application Deadline: Jan 10, 2005
Posted Date: Nov 09, 2004
Creation Date: Nov 09, 2004
Archive Date: Dec 31, 2005
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $200,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education
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Grant Announcement Contact
Contact the DOE Contract Officer with questionsregarding the funding opportunity [email protected] Keith Miles
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