The Tuscany Initiative for
Hydrogen Mobility and Beyond
a presentation byTHE MAIN PARTNERS
The Tuscany Initiative for Hydrogen
Mobility and Beyond
The Regione Toscana is participating in Hyer and will avail itself to this aim of the support of the Consortium Pont-Tech, whose representatives will take part to the Association´s activity on behalf of Regione Toscana.
Pont-Tech is partner in the management of the "Pole of Innovation for Mechanics and Vehicles" established by Regione Toscana.
In the framework of Regione Toscana´s strategy to promote Research and Innovation, the Poles of Innovation are main Players to sustain the Industrial research and the Experimentation within the enterprises in the region and in co-operation with others outside the Region.
PONT-TECH:
An interface in R&D projects and Technology
Transfert
PONT-TECH is a no profit public-private consortium for
Industrial Research and Technology Transfer and a Research Organization according to the "Community Framework for state aid for Research and Development and Innovation" (2006/C 323/01).
The mission of Pont-Tech is to promote the economic and territorial development by supporting the technological
innovation and the industrial research by the enterprises, with particular with regard to SMEs.
Actions are focused on the experimentation and the transfer of strongly innovative knowledge so allowing the growth and the competitiveness of industries
PONT-TECH:
An interface in R&D projects and Technology
Transfert
Pont-Tech and its R&D Service
Centre within Pontedera
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The main projects in
Hydrogen Mobility
Developed with the support
of the Regione Toscana
The Framework
A MEMORANDUM OF INTENTS was signed in 2007 among The Government of Toscana, the County of Pisa, the Town of
Pontedera, the Universities of Pisa, and Pont-Tech on
a)
Promoting an “Hydrogen district” where performing Researchand Manufacturing activities on the use of Hydrogen in mobility systems;
b)
Performing Research and Experiments on innovative endothermic engines, Fuel Cells Systems and Hydrogen as aclean energy carrier for stationary applications
c)
Dealing with the general issues (e.g. distributioninfrastructure, regulations, components production, safety etc.) to promote Market applications of Hydrogen Technologies
d)
Experimenting methods and technologies to couple Hydrogen and Renewable Energye)
Experimenting methods and technologies to produce Hydrogen from industrial processes sub-product (e.g. inWHY IN TUSCANY?
•
Historical and current presence of Industries
in Vehicles, Transport and Mobility (e.g.
Piaggio, CMASA, Fiat, Whitehead-Motofides,
Continental, TRW…)
•
Experience in GAS production, storage and
transport
•
Presence of outstanding Universities
specialized in engineering for vehicles and
mobility
•
An highly committed Regional Government
and collaborating Local bodies
Within the framework of the Memorandum the following main projects have been developed:
H2 – Filiera Idrogeno.
Basic
Research project realized by
University of Pisa (Eng. Dept.) in
collaboration with S. Anna School.
Among the result stands the
realization of a light Fuel Cells
vehicle.
SAVIA.
Vehicle Power Systems
from Hydrogen and Ammonia
NanocatGeo:
Nanostructured
Catalyzer to Generate Hydrogen
from Wind Energy.
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TITLE Main Ctr. Contents Budget Funding
H2 – Filiera Idrogeno University of Pisa Basic Research € 5.169.000 100% Regione Toscana SAVIA Pont-Tech Industrial
Developement € 2.073.751 36% => Companies 64% => Regional Gov. NANOCat Geo ACTA Industrial
Research and Development
€ 1.798.058
TOTAL € 9.040.809
H2 – FILIERA
IDROGENO
Partnership:
University of Pisa – School of Engineering (Main contractor)
Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
•
Project funded by the RegioneToscana and the national Government
• Budget: 5.169.000 €
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
H2 – FILIERA IDROGENO: contents and Workpackages.
WP1. Management
WP2. Survey on Technologies and Materials
WP3. Research and innovation on the production modalities, purification,
storage and distribution of H2
WP4. Research and innovation on the realization of an hydrogen-fuelled
endothermic engine. Realization of a prototypal vehicle WP5. Study and realization of a light Fuel Cells vehicle
WP6. Research and realization of sensors
WP 7. Test and verifications of the proposed solutions WP8. Analysis of economic and environmental impact
WP9. Contribution to the development of specific regulations
WP10. Dissemination and networking actions
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
SAVIA
Project 2 – SAVIA
“Vehicle Power Systems from Hydrogen and Ammonia”
Partnership:
Pont-Tech – Project Leader
Partners:
EDI – Progetti&Sviluppo ACTA Energy
BIGAS
University of Pisa – Eng. Dept S.ANNA School for Advanced Studies
• Project co-funded by Regione Toscana • Budget: 2.070.000 €
• Duration: 24 months • Starting date 13/10/2009
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
- Range extender for Hybrid/Electric Vehicles
- Liquid Ammonia Tank
- Evaporator - Ammonia Cracker to generate H2 - Modified Injection system on a standard ICE - H2 used as ICE Ammonia igniter - Electric Generator to charge battery pack
(Schematic View)
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
Developed with support of the Regione Toscana
Ammonia Cracker
Ammonia Tank
NANOCATGEO
“Nanostructured Catalyzer to Generate Hydrogen from Wind
Energy”
Partnership:
ACTA Energy – Project Leader Partner
AEQUALIS Subcontractors
University of Pisa – Eng. DEPT Pont-Tech
• Project co-funded by Regione Toscana • Budget:1.800.000 €
• Duration: 24 months • Starting date: 14/04/2010
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
- High efficiency wind turbine blade design
- Efficient control box
- Nanostructured noble metals free Electrolyser
- Compatible with photovoltaic systems
- Fuel Cells compatible
- Ideal for stand alone
residential and industrial buildings
- Use in naval applications
The main projects in Hydrogen Mobility
Developed with the support of the Regione Toscana
Converter
WindTurbine Storage/peak load
Inverter AC/DC Electrolyser Load Grid (Schematic View) Control Box
