HarmonHy

"Harmonization of Standards and Regulations for a sustainable Hydrogen and Fuel Cell technology” 

Proposal/Contract no. 513542

a "Specific Support action" under the 6th Framework Programme of the "European Commission“

12 months –started May 2005

Goals

• make an assessment of the activities on hydrogen and fuel cell related regulations and standards on a worldwide level

• identify the needs for standards as perceived by the industry (pre-normative aspects)

• defining specific international collaborations

• identify gaps or conflicts and make propositions to solve fragmentation

Aim

• to render European collaboration in the field as effective as possible

• to increase European contribution at the worldwide level

• to render it more effective and homogeneous

• to make sure it corresponds to its major interests

 

 

ParticipantsIndustry, Public bodies, Universities, Associations, Consultants

VUB, Vrije Universiteit Brussel BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AktiengesellschaftCRF, Centro Ricerche FiatENEA, Ente per le Nuove Tecnologie, l'Energia el'Ambiente ENGVA, European Natural Gas Vehicles AssociationJRC-Nl, Joint Research Centre of the EC NLLBST, L-B-Systemtechnik GmbHNH, HydroHydrogencis Hydrogenics Europe AVERE, European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell

Electric VehiclesCCS, CCS Global Group Inc VOLVO, Volvo Technology Corporation

 1st step

Identify and map the state of the art of ongoing activities in hydrogen specific regulations, codes and standards, in the EU as well as in major world regions

 2nd step

Mapping of research and demonstration projects in the field of fuel cell and hydrogen for transport and

stationary applications in EU and other countries (mainly Japan and USA)

Identify the needs for standards as perceived by the industry (pre-normative aspect)

 3rd step

Compile an analysis with industrial partners:

- to define the needs for new or enhanced RC&S

- to understand how industry can continuously initiate measures at the international bodies level to ensure

appropriate coverage of H2&FC.

 4th step

Identification of needs:

- automotive, components and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell system industry;

- governmental and public authorities needs.

 5th step

Elaborate a proposal for action plan and roadmap for further work on harmonizing standards and regulations on an international level at UNECE,

GTR, ISO and IEC.

 5 steps, 5 WPs

HarmonHy

• to give support to the hydrogen and fuel cell technology development, through indication how to establish a rational and harmonized body for standards and regulations;

• to serve manufacturing industries, users and governmental and public authorities, for the design and the characterization of the products in terms of safety, performance and use adequacy (pre-normative aspect)

• a tool to help the EU Technology platform, and in particular the IG on RC&S in its mission.

 

HarmonHy

Seeking to interact with other EU Projects and develop synergies for mutual benefit (workshops, dynamic website, …)

Dynamic website, available for EU Projects to: • foster exchange of views • updating information RCS situation -> global Bibliotheca• have feedback from other sources/projects • support EU decisions and complement the efforts of

relevant bodies operating in the field.

 

HarmonHy main categories (H2)

General Fuel qualityH2 sensorsMaterials compatibilitySafety (in all the phases)

H2 Production Comparing production processesWell-to-tank analysis

H2 Distribution and StorageMaterials design and test methods Smart sensorsMaterials compatibility for pipelinesTesting procedures for characterization of

storage systemsSafety issues for storage systems (high

pressure, liquid tanks)

 

HarmonHy main categories (H2)

H2 end use Fuel infrastructureFuel-vehicle interfaceRefueling StationsParking areas, garages

 

HarmonHy main categories (FC)

General Fuel qualitySafety (in all the phases)

FC components Materials compatibilityMEA characterization

FC stacks Materials compatibilityCharacterization proceduresEnvironmental tests: vibration and extreme

conditions (e.g. saline atmosphere) 

HarmonHy main categories (FC)

FC system Balance of plant (electronics, thermal management) testingFuel processor testing proceduresEnvironmental tests: vibration and extreme

conditions (e.g. saline atmosphere)EMC (EMI) tests

FC applications Vehicle operationsEmission measurementsFuel consumption measurementsMaterials compatibilityTesting profilesRefueling interfaceH2 sensorsEMC (EMI) tests

 

Today workshop

•Focused on safety aspects for RCS activities carried or considered in the different EU projects

•Aims to present experimental effort

•Investigate if there is any potential lack of pre-normative research.

In particular the industry should clearly indicate their main pre-normative RTD needs as well as provide information on the identified main bottlenecks and issues that may affect their competitiveness.

 

Today workshop

 Symbol Meaning DefinitionExamples

No RCSThe research work does not address any specific RCS activity.

No way to use project results for RCS.

Indirect RCS

There are some activities potentially useful for RCS development

Test results in Demo Projects able to specify testing profiles for materials, components & systems

Direct RCS

The project is a source of results and activities addressing RCS development

The specific characterization of materials & components, development of test procedures, risk and safety analysis of operating conditions, extreme condition testing.

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