Application of the Fronius Energy Cell in Intralogistics

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1 Application of the Fronius Energy Cell in Intralogistics Ewald Wahlmüller Alternative Propulsion Systems and Energy Carriers Austrian, European and global R&D- and demonstration projects, research institutions and funding programs Vienna, in cooperation with

2 Content Fronius Company Information The HyLOG Project / Partners The HyLOG System / Implementation Status Demonstration / Results Market Potential / Outlook Summary 2

3 Fronius Company Divisions Fronius-Companies Agents Battery charging systems Welding technology Solar electronics 2008: Turnover 370 MEUR, Employees: 2500 R&D Investment 6.8%, Active Patents 585 3

4 Winner of the World Energy Globe

5 HyLOG Project / Consortium Workpackage RTD DC-Direct-Coupled Solar Hydrogen Electrolysis RTD Range-Extender Tow Truck Leader Demo Range-Extender Tow Truck Demo Solar-Hydrogen-Fuelling Station Study Autonomous Solar-Hydrogen- Fuelling Station Study Usability Range-Extender Tow Truck, Market Potential 5

6 The HyLOG Project - Milestones Demonstration Start 1.Nov. 06 Dec. 06 Authority Contact for Legal Requirements Dec. 07 Dec Implementation of H2 Fuelling Station & Range-Extender Tow TruckMay. 31. Oct. 08 Dec. 09 End Safety Assessment, TÜV Certification, Authority Approval Implementation DC-Direct Coupling PV Generator / Electrolyser 6

7 Authority Approval Product certification requirements (CE) HyLOG Tow Truck (98/37/EC machinery directive) Fronius Energy Cell (EN :2007) 350bar Hydrogen Cartridge (99/36/EC transportable pressure equipment directive (TPED) and 94/55/EC carriage of dangerous goods (ADR)) 350bar Hydrogen Refuelling Station (97/23/EC pressure equipment directive (PED)) Electrolyser HOGEN S40 (98/37/EC machinery directive and 94/9/EC ATEX directive) Risk and safety analysis requirements Indoor operation of 5 HyLOG tow trucks Installation and operation of 350bar H2 refuelling station (commissioning inspection and in-service inspection by authorised body required) 350bar H2 cartridge filling and handling (in-service inspection by authorised body required) 7

8 HyLOG Tow Truck with Energy Cell with Battery 26 lt. H2 Cartridge 350bar 500 Ah Total Weight Vehicle [kg] Total Weight Power Supply [kg] Weight of Energy Storage [kg] Amount of Energy [kwh] 11 9,6 Time to Refuel / Recharge [min] <5 >500 System Voltage [VDC] Power Socket 230V/50Hz yes no No Ex-Zone operation in unclassified environment! 8

9 HyLOG Power Train / Interfaces Signal Light H2 Cartridge H2 Energy Cell Drive Train Tank Valve Pressure Sensor Temperature P: 2 kw V: 24V H2 Relief Valve On/Off, Emergency Stop 9

10 Solar H2 Filling Station Solar Hydrogen Capacity: Annual Capacity Electrolysis 823 kg / kwh H2 Storage Capacity 12 kg / 396 kwh Annual Cartridge Refillings Refuelling Time 3 4 min PV Generator Fronius IG 500 Inverter Nitrogen / Air for H2 Compression 8 10 bar Hydrogen 5 13,8 bar 240 VAC, 50Hz Feedwater Air Products S100 Peak Load Bundle Buffer Bundle Electrolyser HOGEN S40 Proton Energy Systems Inc. Bitter STS 26L 350 bar, 0.7 kg H2 10

11 Solar H2 Filling Station Sattledt 11

12 H2 Infrastructure Sattledt Solar H2 Filling Station Indoor Cartridge Allocation Cartridge Exchange Place 12

13 H2 Technology / CO2 Reduction Potential Estimate Annual traction power: kwh/a (E-Forklift: 48V, 600Ah, 1 x battery recharging per shift (battery exchange required), 3 shifts/day, 49 weeks/year, 5 days per week) E-Forklift: Grid Electricity kwh/a, CO kg/a (Wh efficiency of lead acid battery 66%, CO2 of EU grid electricity mix 0,622 kg/kwh) ICE Forklift: Diesel l/a, CO kg/a (Diesel ICE, 15% drive cycle efficiency, Diesel Fuel 9,8 kwh/l, 2650 g/l CO2) FC Forklift, fossile H2 refuelled: m3/a, CO kg/a (efficiency reforming 85% -> kwh/a natural gas, CO2 of H2 logistics neglected, CO2 natural gas 2,15 kg/m³, 10,08 kwh/m³, electric system efficiency fuel cell 45%) FC Forklift, solar H2 refuelled: m3/a, CO kg/a (efficiency electrolysis 60% -> kwh/a solar electricity, CO2 solar electricity 0 kg/m³, electric system efficiency fuel cell 45%) Quelle CO2 Daten: 1) Dem Leitfaden "Klima schützen - Kosten senken" des LfU 2) Der Datenbank GEMIS in der Version

14 Status Demonstration / Results Since May 2009: 5 days/week 2-shift operation 4 5 shifts / cartridge exchange Key advantages Fast refuelling increases system flexibility and availability Increased productivity through constant power, reduced maintenance, reduced space demand No emissions Improvement potentials / critical aspects Minimum vehicle fleet size required System cost reduction through volume Limited freeze start capability Competitive price for hydrogen as an energy carrier 14

15 Market Potential Material Handling 2006 (Worldwide: Units/a) Source: Fachmagazin dhf Intralogistik 12/

16 Press Release: Central Grocers purchased 219 fuel cell-powered Yale units (Joliet, IL, US 04/2009) 16

17 Summary The HyLOG project demonstrates a zero emission solution for intralogistics The HyLOG truck provides +20% onboard energy, fast refuelling, constant performance and zero emission The HyLOG truck can be used safely indoors without any limitations The solar H2 refueling station showcases zero emission onsite generation of hydrogen The HyLOG project provides a reference for enhanced market entry of the innovative technology 17

18 contact Dr. Ewald Wahlmüller Fronius International GmbH address: Günter Fronius Str Wels-Thalheim Austria tel: fax: web: wahlmueller.ewald@fronius.com 18

19 Thank you for your attention!!!!! 19