Project
ASys1 - SOFC APU systems development 1
Funding origin:
Austria
Funding sources:
Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT)
STRIA Roadmaps:
Transport electrification (ELT)
Vehicle design and manufacturing (VDM)
Transport mode:
Road
Transport sectors:
Passenger transport
Freight transport
Duration:
Start date: 01/01/2009,
End date: 01/01/2012
Status: Finished
Funding details:
Overview
Background & policy context:
During the operation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) the energy consumption of vehicle and load unit components, such as heating and cooling, on-board electronics or cargo conditioning, contribute significantly to the truck's energy consumption. These consumers are frequently served by auxiliary power units (APUs) in order to remain independent of the vehicle’s power train.
Objectives:
The ASyS1 project has 4 main goals:
- Presentation of a self-sufficient SOFC (solid oxide fuel cell) APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) system with 2-3 kW power generation, using metal-supported SOFC technology and anode recirculation with a hot gas blower.
- Analysis and modeling of common defects to develop faster testing methods.
- Concepts for electric, thermal and mechanic integration into the vehicle
- Identify optimized operating processes, in particular for deposit removal within the system
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