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The team of scientists and engineers at NanoDynamics Energy, Inc. brings together over 30 years of expertise in catalysis, nano-materials, materials processing and solid oxide fuel cell design. The lead scientists have demonstrated a variety of SOFC systems and design concepts. In addition to the Revolution® 50, they have experience the development of a SOFC powered car operating on methanol, and a small combined heat and power unit operating on natural gas. Efforts then shifted to small portable units, producing a 15-20W unit operating on Butane for the NEDO research program. Further development yielded a range of sub 25W units operating on Butane, with sub 10 minute start-up times. Certain members of the team were then involved in the design and development of several SOFC units in the 1-5 KW range, suitable for distributed generation and APU applications. The team has operated SOFCs on a variety of liquid fuels including, methanol, ethanol, ammonia, iso-octane (major component of gasoline) and kerosene, as well as having experience with a range of gaseous hydrocarbon fuels. The team has extensive experience in the electrochemical reforming of hydrocarbon fuels, specializing in the direct reforming of light end hydrocarbons and the reduction of carbon deposition during long term operation. Most recently the team has developed and demonstrated a POX reformer that operates reliably on desulfurized JP-8 fuel. In addition, an integrated stack and reformer system was demonstrated that produced over 50 Watts of power.
NanoDynamics Energy, Inc. has an exceptional combination of entrepreneurial, technical, project, and operations management highly suited to execute and implement both R&D programs and commercial production. |
