Mobile refueller installation for Fuel Cell vehicles

R&D Focus Areas:
Energy systems integration; Mobility

Lead Organisation:
Queensland University of Technology

Partners:
H2H Energy Pty Ltd
Queensland Government (Q Fleet; State Development; Energy)
H2Collective Pty Ltd

Status:
Active

Start date:
July 2021

Completion date:
Phase 1: August 2021
Phase 2: July 2022

Key contacts:
Project Manager: Michelle Gane – m.gane@qut.edu.au

Academic Leads:
Associate Professor Jonathon Love – jonathan.love@qut.edu.au
Professor Ian Mackinnon – ian.mackinnon@qut.edu.au

Funding:
Approximately AUD$300,000

Project total cost:
Approximately AUD$500,000 – combined cash and in-kind contributions

Project summary description:
In Phase 1, the aim of this project is to investigate the utilisation of a mobile hydrogen refuelling station at the Redlands pilot plant facility managed by QUT. The pilot plant site requires re-zoning and re-configuration to incorporate provision of six-pack bullets, compressor and refueller and capacity for FCEVs to drive onto the site. Refuelling frequency is estimated at 2-3 vehicles per week at 750bar.

For Phase 2, an AEM electrolyser will be commissioned and connected to the storage/compression system to deliver hydrogen to the refueller for use by FCEVs. The electrolyser will be powered by an on-site hybrid solar PV system. Hazops evaluations, operating practices and commissioning will be undertaken at each stage of the systems integration process.

Phase 1 was completed by August 2021 with consistent, trouble-free refuelling subsequently occurring on a weekly basis. Commissioning of AEM electrolyser and integrated system in progress.

Related publications and key links:
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/92773

Higher degree studies supported:
Not applicable

 

December 2021