12th Annual SECA Workshop
12th Annual SECA Workshop
July 26-28, 2011
Table of Contents
PRESENTATIONS
Plenary Talks
Moderator: Heathther Quedenfeld
- Welcome and Introduction
Heather Quedenfeld, Division Director, Power Systems
National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Overview of DOE SECA Program
Shailesh Vora, Technology Manager for Fuel Cells
National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Distributed Generation - A Utility Perspective
Ram Sastry, Director – Research & Technology, Customer & Distribution Services
American Electric Power
- Critical Materials for SOFC
Jan Thijssen, President, J. Thijssen, LLC
- Analysis of SOFC Plant Configurations with CCS
Dale Keairns, Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
Industry Teams
Moderator: Travis Shultz
- Progress in SECA Coal-Based Program
Hossein Ghezel-Ayagh, FuelCell Energy, Inc.
- SOFC Program Review and Update
Praveen Narasimhamurthy, UTC Power; and Rick Kerr, Delphi
- Rolls-Royce Coal-Based SECA Program Update
Ted Ohrn and Zhien Liu, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems (US) Inc.
- SOFC Development at GE Global Research
Matt Alinger, GE Global Research
Caththode R&D Panel
Moderator: Briggs White
- Cathode R&D Panel Introduction
Briggs White, National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Performance and Stability of Catalyst-Infiltrated LSCF Cathodes
Meilin Liu, Georgia Tech
- Oxygen Exchange in Thin Layers of SOFC Cathode Materials
Paul Salvador, Carnegie Mellon University
- In Situ X-Ray Studies of SOFC Cathodes
Paul Fuoss, Argonne National Laboratory
- Surface Chemistry, Electronic Structure and Activity of SOFC Cathode Films - Effects of Temperature and Strain
Bilge Yildiz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Oxygen Reduction Kinetics in LSM and LSCF
Srikanth Gopalan, Boston University
- Sr Out-Diffusion and Spatially Mapped Co Valence for Operational LSCF Cathodes
Yves Idzerda, Montana State University
- Origin and Effects of Strontium Segregation in LSM and LSCF
Walter Harrison, Stanford University
- SOFC Cathode Infiltration: Performance Enhancements and Processes of Degradation
Kirk Gerdes, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Caththode-Interconnectct Contactct
Moderator: Briggs White
- Development of Cathode – Interconnect Materials for SOFC
Jeff Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Cathode Contact Material Development
Lei Cheng, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
SOFC Interconnectcts
Moderator: Briggs White
- Development of SOFC Interconnects and Coatings
Jeff Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Electrodeposition of SOFC Interconnect Coatings
Heather McCrabb, Faraday Technology, Inc.
- Interconnect-Coatings Interactions: Transition Metal Spinel Oxides
Jeffrey Fergus, Auburn University
- Oxide Coatings for Metallic SOFC Interconnects
Neil Kidner, NexTech Materials
Seals
Moderator: Joseph Stoffa
- Viscous SOFC Sealants
Scott Misture, Alfred University
- Compliant Glass Seal Development at PNNL
Matt Chou, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Miscostructual Evolution in Glass Seals for SOFCs
Edgar Lara-Curzio, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Innovative Self Healing Seals for SOFC
Nirmal Govindaraju, University of Cincinnati
Modeling
Moderator: Patcharin Burke
- SECA Core Modeling and Simulation Activities
Moe Khaleel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
- Overview of the Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Multi-Physics Code Project
Ben Haberman, Rolls-Royce Fuel Cell Systems
Contaminants
Moderator: Patcharin Burke
- Progress on SOFC Contaminant Study at West Virginia University
Ismail Celik, West Virginia University
- Effects of Phosphorus and Arsenic on SOFC Anodes
Jeff Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Fuel Processing
Moderator: Joseph Stoffa
- Structured Oxide-Based Reforming Catalyst Development
Dan Haynes, National Energy Technology Laboratory
- Compact Fuel Reformers – kW to MW Scales
Subir Roychoudhury, Precision Combustion, Inc.
CA Innovative Conceptpts
Moderator: Maria Reidpath
- Application of a SECA Stack Design into a Heavy Duty Truck APU
Jim Banna, Delphi
- Analysis of SOFCs for Air-Independent Applications
A. Alan Burke, Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), and
Kenneth Poast, National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)
- Status of Direct Coal Conversion
Thomas Tao, CellTech Power
- Validation of Novel Planar Cell Design for Megawatt Scale Power Systems
Michael Day, NexTech Materials, Ltd.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Power Generation from Solid Fuels in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells with a Molten Antimony Anode
John M. Vohs, University of Pennsylvania
- Systematic Studies of the Cathode-Electrolyte Interface in SOFC Cathodes Prepared by Infiltration
John M. Vohs, University of Pennsylvania
- Characterization of Stack Components for Improved Mechanical Robustness
Mark E. Walter, Ohio State University
- Direct Electrochemical Oxidation of Coal in a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Felipe Guzman, University of Akron
- Liquid Tin Anode Fuel Cell Direct Coal Conversion
Thomas Tao, CellTech Power LLC
- Distributed Electric Power from Bio-based and Fossil Fuels
Michael Petrik and Christopher Milliken, Technology Management, Inc.
- High Temperature Cathode/Anode Recycle Blowers for Large Megawatt Size SOFC Power Plants
Sam Rajendran, R&D Dynamics
- Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Operating With Concentrated Methanol
Eugene Smotkin, NuVant Systems
- High Performance Catalytic Heat Exchanger for SOFC System
Stephen Jolly, FuelCell Energy Inc.
- The Use of SECA Stacks in Transportation SOFC Systems
Rick Kerr, Delphi Automotive Systems
- Abstract [PDF-9KB]
- Presentation [PDF-MB]
- Operational Concept Evaluation of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells for Space Vehicle Applications
Ken Poast, National Aeronautics & Space Administration (Johnson Space Center)
- Structured Oxide-based Diesel Reforming Catalyst Development
Dan Haynes, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Strategy for Semi-Quantitative Direct Gas Analysis Using GC-ICP/MS
Kimberly E. Carter, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Time-Dependent Stability of SOFC Activated by Nano-Sized Cathode Electrocatalyst
Shiwoo Lee, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- The Engineering of Oxygen Transport through a Liquid Metal in a Liquid Metal Anode Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (LMA-SOFC)
Harry Abernathy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Impact of Trace Hydrocarbons from Coal Syngas on SOFC Anode Long-Term Operation
Gregory A. Hackett, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- Reversible Ageing Behavior of LSM electrodes at Open Circuit
Harry O. Finklea, West Virginia University
- Microstructure And Chemistry Of Ni/YSZ Anode For Cells Operated In H2, Syngas And Syngas Containing PH3
Xueyan Song, West Virginia University
- Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of SOFC Materials
Libby Kupp, Pennsylvania State University
- Microstructural Effects on the Oxygen Exchange Kinetics of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 Thin Films
Lu Yan, Carnegie Mellon University
- High Surface Area, Mesoporous Catalysts in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathode
Robin Chao, Carnegie Mellon University
- Spatial Mapping of Co Valence as a Function of Bias for an LSCF Cathode
Yves Idzerda, Montana State University
- A Two Dimension Numerical Model for Identification of Surface Diffusion in Patterned Cathodes of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-δ
Srikanth Gopalan, Boston University
- Manganese Oxide Formation in LSM-YSZ Cathodes
Hsiang-Jen Wang, Case Western Reserve University
- Evaluation of Fe and Ni Base Chromia and Alumina Forming Alloys for SOFC –BOP Application
Le Ge and Prabhakar Singh, University of Connecticu
- Characterization of Barium Alkali Silicate Glasses for SOFC Sealing Application
Edgar Lara-Curzio, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
- SOFC-MP – Modeling Tools for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Stacks
Moe Khaleel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- A Distributed Electrochemistry Modeling Framework for Investigating Factors Affecting the Performance of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Kurt P. Recknagle, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- In-situ XRD of Anode-Supported SOFC Cathodes
John Hardy, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- Development of Ceramic Interconnect Materials
Jeff Stevenson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- Optimization of Mn-Co-O Spinel Spray Coatings for SOFC Applications Using the Design of Experiment Method
Jung Pyung Choi, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- In situ Synchrotron X-ray Characterization of Potential-dependent Cation Segregation and B-site Surface Oxidation State in Model Thin-film Perovskite Cathodes
Hoydoo You, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- The Composition and Structure of La0.6Sr0.4Co0.2Fe0.8O3-δ Thin Film Surfaces
Brian Ingram, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Oxidation Behaviors Studies of Mn1.5Co1.5O4-Coated and Uncoated Low-Chromium Alloys as Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects (SOFC)
Yu Zhao, Auburn University
- PrxSr1−xMnO3−δ (PSM) and La0.8Sr0.2Mn0.8Co0.2O3−δ(LSMC) Infiltrated LSCF Cathodes for SOFCs
Dong Ding, Georgia Institute of Technology
- Electronic Structure, Surface Chemistry, and Oxygen Reduction Activity of La0.7Sr0.3MnO3 Thin Film Cathodes at Elevated Temperatures
Wonyoung Lee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Remedies for Poisonous Effects of Coal Syngas Impurities on SOFC Anodes
Ismail Celik, West Virginia University
- Multi-Dimensional Micro-Scale Model for Oxygen Reduction on LSM-YSZ Cathode
Suryan Raju Pakalapati West Virginia University
- High-Performance (Mn,Co)3O4 Spinel Coating Prepared by Electrophoretic Deposition for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Interconnects
Hui Zhang, West Virginia University
- A Study of H2S and PH3 Effects on Alternative Anodes for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Phillip Gansor, West Virginia University
- Electronic Structure Determination of LaxSr1-xMnO3 films for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Cathodes
Michael Weir, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Electrodeposited Mn-Co Alloy Coating For SOFC Interconnect
Heather McCrabb, Faraday Technologies
- SOFC Systems Overview
Praveen Narasimhamurthy, UTC Power
- Recent Progress in Developing Reliable, Cost Effective Fuel Processors
Subir Roychoudhury, Precision Combustion, Inc
- Evaluation of Durable Glass-Magnesium Oxide Sealing Compositions for High Temperature Fuel Cells
Niladri Dasgupta, Materials & Systems Research, Inc.
- Viscous Glass Sealants for SOFC Applications
Scott Misture, Alfred University
- Innovative Self-Healing High-Temperature Seals For Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)
Nirmal Govindaraju, University of Cincinnati
- The Impact of Alloy Chemistry on the Formation of a Silicon-Rich Subscale on Two Classes of Ferritic Steels
Paul D. Jablonski, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology laboratory
NETL Conference Services Information
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Phone: (412) 386-6044 FAX: (412) 386-6486
E-mail: kimberly.yavorsky@netl.doe.gov
Disclaimer
This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the United States Government or any agency thereof, nor any of their employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government or any agency thereof.
NOTE: The papers listed above are in Portable Document Format (PDF). It is recommended to use the Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or newer from Adobe Systems, Inc. to view the Proceedings.
