SBIR Phase I: Sensor for Reformer Performance Control

SBIR 第一阶段：用于重整机性能控制的传感器

• 批准号: 9661440
• 负责人: Otto Prohaska
• 金额: $ 7.5万
• 依托单位: GINER, INC.
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Standard Grant
• 财政年份: 1997
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1997-01-01 至 1997-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9661440&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: SBIR; Phase; Sensor; Reformer; Performance

*** ABSTRACT 9661440 Prohaska This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I project will develop a low-cost, on-line, integrated multiple-parameter gas sensor for reformer and fuel-cell-powered electric engine control with the aim of optimizing engine safety and efficiency. Initially, the multiple-parameter gas sensors are proposed for engines operating on a methanol reformate. Where H2, CO, methanol and other electrochemically oxidizable or reducible gases are present, the sensor design and measurement concept will also be applicable to engines which operate on distillate fuels or natural gas to power hybrid electric vehicles or building and utility equipment. Feasibility of the miniaturized sensor design and monitoring concept will be demonstrated during Phase I for hydrogen, methanol and carbon monoxide concentration measurements in the fuel stream. The electrochemical cell will be based on Giner's membrane electrode assembly techniques, using polymer electrolytes in combination with thick-film electrodes. During Phase I, collaboration with industry and research laboratories actually involved in reformer and fuel cell development will be sought in preparation for the Phase II product development program and for funding of Phase III product engineering and manufacturing transfer. The anticipated products resulting from this project are reliable, robust, stable, and inexpensive electrochemical gas sensors for use in fuel-cell-powered electric engines. Reformer efficiency control, fuel cell poison protection, and emission monitoring will be the main applications of these devices. A multimillion-dollar market is expected from this market segment. It is envisioned that these devices may also have broad application in environmental monitoring and industrial process control. ***

* 摘要 小行星9661440 该小型企业创新研究第一阶段项目将开发一种低成本、在线、集成多参数气体传感器，用于重整器和燃料电池供电的电动发动机控制，旨在优化发动机的安全性和效率。首先，多参数气体传感器被提出用于在甲醇重整物上操作的发动机。在存在H2、CO、甲醇和其他电化学可氧化或可还原气体的情况下，传感器设计和测量概念也将适用于以馏出燃料或天然气操作的发动机，以驱动混合动力电动车辆或建筑物和公用事业设备。小型化传感器设计和监测概念的可行性将在第一阶段进行论证，用于燃料流中的氢气、甲醇和一氧化碳浓度测量。电化学电池将基于Giner的膜电极组件技术，使用聚合物电解质与厚膜电极相结合。在第一阶段，将寻求与实际参与重整器和燃料电池开发的工业和研究实验室的合作，为第二阶段产品开发计划做准备，并为第三阶段产品工程和制造转移提供资金。 该项目产生的预期产品是可靠，坚固，稳定和廉价的电化学气体传感器，用于燃料电池供电的电动发动机。 重整器效率控制、燃料电池中毒保护和排放监测将是这些装置的主要应用。 预计这一细分市场将有数百万美元的市场。 可以设想，这些装置还可以在环境监测和工业过程控制中具有广泛的应用。***