Development and optimisation of a dedicated Fuel Cells for Aviation: from dedicated stack (100s kW) up to full system (MWs)

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Code: 20739 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-03-06 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The goal is to bring the technologies and sub systems to TRL5 at the end of the project, with lab and ground tests in a relevant environment.
This topic is crucial regarding the commercialisation of FC Systems in aviation.

LH2 tanks for heavy-duty vehicles

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Code: 20735 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-03-04 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The scope of the topic is the full-scale analysis of existing concepts to store LH2 to develop and integrate an improved LH2 vessel in at least 2 road long distance heavy-duty vehicles, with over 800km range without refuelling, to evaluate the feasibility of the technology. Capacities and refuelling speeds should be in the 40-100 kg LH2 in one or more vehicle storages depending on the vehicle design and 7-10 kg/min range, respectively. Cost estimates for the storage system should be provided.

Development and validation of pressurised high temperature steam electrolysis stacks (Proton Conducting Ceramic Electrolysis)

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Code: 20732 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-01-02 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

For High Temperature Steam Electrolysis (HTSE), the Protonic Conducting Ceramic Electrolysis (PCCEL) operating at 500-700 °C can be a promising solution. Additional efforts should focus on system integration and on defining optimal boundary operations for dedicated user cases in order to maximise the efficiency of the integrated scenarios (e.g. taking into account thermal integration and possible side stream products).
The project outcomes will pave the way for the deployment of pressurised hydrogen production units based on proton conducting electrolyte to accelerate uptake in one or more applications (for example: injection into the gas grid, onsite production at HRS, feedstock for industry, such as steel plants, refineries, chemical plants).

Addressing the sustainability and criticality of electrolyser and fuel cell materials

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Code: 20673 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-07-01 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

This topic addresses the sustainability of the fuel cell and electrolyser component supply chain by the development of technical advancements in:
(i) replacement of the critical (raw) materials currently used in fuel cells and electrolysers
(ii) reduction in the amount of CRM used
(iii) developing recycling approaches for materials critical for fuel cells and electrolysers, including novel means of dissociating and separating components.

Development of specific aviation cryogenic storage system with a gauging, fuel metering, heat management and monitoring system

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Code: 20670 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-03-07 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

Proposals should focus on the development of an aerospace applicable liquid hydrogen storage system. There are various thermal, mechanical, safety and system integration challenges associated with this. Compared to kerosene in the wing, hydrogen storage leads to additional mass for the aircraft and requires additional space (LH2 has 4 times the volume compared to kerosene at iso-energy content). Therefore it has a significant impact on the overall energy required for a mission due to both weight and volume with drag penalty.

Large scale demonstration of hydrogen fuel cell propelled inland waterway vessels

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Code: 20666 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-03-05 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The project should focus on converting those ship types that have the highest impact on emissions. Nevertheless, it is expected that the developed solutions are also applicable to other vessel types and should be adaptable to different operations and associated power and energy consumption profiles. System dimensioning and integration should therefore be based on representative measurement data, allowing for optimal operations and efficient fuel consumption. A systematic retrofit design approach should result in general guidelines or advice for retrofitting inland vessels.

Development of novel or hybrid concepts for reliable, high capacity and energy-efficient H2 compression systems at real-world scale

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Code: 20664 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-02-08 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

This topic aims to further develop innovative compression concepts, helping them reach the necessary maturity for large scale deployment. It involves developing, scaling-up, building, installing and testing a compression prototype at a client site with real-life applications (e.g. a hydrogen refuelling station, hydrogen production from renewable energies coupled with a filling centre, gas grid injection) and at a representative scale:

• Filling Centres: 4-20 tonnes/day;
• HRS: 0.5-4 tonnes/day;
• Pipeline for pure GH2 or blended gas: 1-10 tonnes/hr.

Bringing green hydrogen MW scale off grid installations closer to technical and financial maturity

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Code: 20661 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-01-07 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The main objective of this topic is to demonstrate the complete value chain of off-grid hydrogen production, storage and end-use installations at MW scale.

Efficiency boost of solar thermochemical water splitting

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Code: 20656 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-01-06 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

A suitable portfolio of diverse technologies is needed to serve the expected growing demand for different applications and markets. Since hydrogen technologies will be deployed on a broad range of markets and scales, abundant and cheap renewable energy resources need to be used. Solar energy has by far the highest potential of all options. In this context, solar thermochemical cycles may contribute to complement the electrochemical solar hydrogen production. Proposals under this topic aim to bring thermochemical cycles to the next stage of maturity.

Ammonia powered fuel cell system focusing on superior efficiency, durable operation and design optimisation

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Code: 20649 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-04-02 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The scope of this topic is to design, manufacture and validate in relevant environmental an ammonia fuelled fuel cell system with a total electrical power output of 5-15 kWel. The system should operate for at least 3,000 hours and be also validated for operation at partial loads. The system requires innovative scientific and engineering solutions. The focus of research may include innovative fuel cell design and should include BoP components and integrated ammonia cracker, safe and durable operation.

Safety of cryogenic hydrogen transfer technologies in public areas for mobile application

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Code: 20647 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-05-02 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The risk management aspects concerning the transfers of LH2 are critical and need to be technically addressed to provide a solid basis for future standardisation and safety regulation. The project should provide practical outputs (as safe procedures and installation/implantation rules) based on the current LH2 hazards knowledge available and/or developed in previous projects.
International regulations addressing CO2 emissions are forcing all industries to rethink their processes to become more sustainable. When it comes to the heavy-duty transport or shipping industry for instance, the use of liquified hydrogen (also referred to as liquid hydrogen or LH2) as an energy carrier and/or fuel appears essential in the short- to mid-term to reach the set objectives.

Development of validated test methods and requirements for measuring devices intended for measuring NG/H2 mixtures

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Code: 20642 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-05-04 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

Building on existing results from previous and ongoing projects such as, for example, NewGasMet or Decarb, or the technical documents by EURAMET, experimental data from lab tests is necessary to validate technical and metrological requirements for measuring devices.

Reversible SOC system development, operation and energy system (grid) integration

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Code: 20609 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-04-03 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The scope of this topic is to design and develop a reversible solid oxide system of at least 5 kWe in fuel cell mode and capable of absorbing at least 15 kWe in electrolysis mode. The solution developed should be validated in a relevant environment.

Dry Low NOx combustion of hydrogen-enriched fuels at high-pressure conditions for gas turbine applications

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Code: 20606 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-04-04 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The scope of this topic is to design and demonstrate in relevant environment a scaled and full-size combustion system, i.e, same geometry and fire power as finally installed in the gas turbine. It is expected that experimental investigation will be performed up to full-load condition at least on a single burner of the gas turbine, including the monitoring and control in case of new combustors as well as for retrofits. These combustion systems should be capable of operating at full gas turbine pressure conditions with any concentration of hydrogen admixed with natural gas and focus on volumetric hydrogen contents between 70-100%, i.e. well beyond the capability of state-of-the-art commercial gas turbines.

Research & Innovation co-operation with Africa on hydrogen

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Code: 20604 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-05-05 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 31/05/2022

The aim of this research is to gain a better understanding and identify the necessary measures to be taken, to create enabling conditions for the development of renewable hydrogen technology and market that would contribute to the social, economic and environmental transition of the African continent.
The proposal should not focus on specific renewable hydrogen technology.

Development of large scale LH2 containment for shipping

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Code: 20602 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-02-06 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 20/09/2022

The scope of this topic is to develop and validate containment concepts intended for the bulk shipping of liquid hydrogen. The concepts developed should also be suitable for a later scale-up.

Integration of multi-MW electrolysers in industrial applications

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Code: 20597 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-01-08 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 20/09/2022

The project should aim at demonstrating electrolyser technologies beyond actual state-of-the-art producing hydrogen reliably under favourable economic conditions and rationale use of water in a specific industrial application to be chosen by the proposers.
The scope of the project is to demonstrate the integration of a large-scale electrolyser of minimum 25 MW. Technical requirements in terms of purity and pressure shall be designed to fulfil the industrial requirements. At least 2 years of operation are expected. Hydrogen production should be >1,500 tonne/yr and the facility should be working more than 3,200 equivalent hours/yr at full load.

Compatibility of Distribution non-steel metallic gas grid materials with hydrogen

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Code: 20594 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-02-01 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 20/09/2022

There is a strong need to document the effect of hydrogen on metallic materials at low pressure, taking into account the great diversity of existing networks across the European Union, in terms of material grades used, building protocols (e.g. welds) or day-to-day current and future operational parameters (e.g. pressure level).
Proposals should focus on all non-steel metallic materials constitutive of Distribution networks (such as cast iron, copper, brass, lead, aluminium etc.).

Design and industrial deployment of innovative manufacturing processes for fuel cells and fuel cell components

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Code: 20592 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-04-01 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 20/09/2022

The scope of this topic is to adapt and develop manufacturing processes on a prototype tool that can then serve several manufacturers. It aims at establishing a European supply chain of specialised SOC manufacturing equipment that can be adapted by several manufacturers, or even exported to overseas markets in scenario where European technology is licensed for local production in overseas territories. The supply of equipment is a market opportunity on its own, though the proximity with the domestic manufacturers supports their ability to stay ahead of competition.

Demonstrating offshore production of green hydrogen

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Code: 20588 | Identifier Code: HORIZON-JTI-CLEANH2-2022-01-10 | Programme name: 24430 | Start submission calls: 31/03/2022 | End submission calls: 20/09/2022

This Innovation Action flagship topic will aim to demonstrate offshore production and export/use of hydrogen as a first multi-MW step towards large-scale offshore renewable hydrogen production. The scope covers process design, engineering, construction, procurement, integration with offshore infrastructure and operation of a >5MW electrolysis system at an offshore setting. This can include the supply of renewable electricity, water at the required specification as well as cooling, drying, compression, storages, pipelines and other auxiliaries required to convey and utilise the hydrogen.
Proposals should aim to improve understanding of the technical, economic, regulatory and operational benefits and hurdles of producing and exporting offshore renewable hydrogen with direct connection to offshore windfarms.