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Scope: In this Workshop, the focus will be on dissemination, exploration and discussion of all important aspects of fuel cell technology for advanced vehicles. The information will be presented by Keynote Speakers who are nationally and internationally recognized experts in their specific areas. After an overview of fuel cell technology and systems for automotive applications, emphasis will be given to design, analysis, modeling and optimization of the overall system and the components that comprise of fuel cell stack, fuels and fuel reformers, power electronics, waste heat management, moisture management, and other thermal management issues. Equally important will be manufacturability challenges, material issues, integration issues of fuel cell power generation, application issues (packaging, durability and reliability for desired performance), and recyclability and sustainable technology. In all of the foregoing issues, the Keynote Speakers will also present research opportunities and challenges. Economics, marketing issues, government policy and regulations, and commercial aspects to make these technologies successful will also be covered. The Workshop will be designed to facilitate effective interaction among participants from various types of industries, academic institutes and research organizations.

Objectives of the Workshop

To bring together the experts to present the current state of technology on all potential automotive fuel cell systems and components, from both design/analysis and manufacturing considerations.

To facilitate interaction among OEMs, first tier suppliers and other technology developers.

To hear from leaders in marketing forecast and perception on which fuel cell technologies would have high potential for success in the market.

To attract the academicians and researchers to evaluate research opportunities available in this emerging technology.

To provide a forum for innovative/start up companies seeking opportunities available to them for business potential and growth.

Who Should Participate:

OEMs (GM, Ford, Toyota, BMW, etc.) and first tier suppliers (Delphi, Visteon, Denso, Valeo, etc.).

Technology developers (Ballard, Blue Star Sustainable Technology, etc.).

Research organizations, national labs and academic institutes.

Propulsion energy suppliers (utility companies, gasoline manufacturers, etc.)

Marketing forecasters (CitiBank, Merryl Lynch, Fidelity, etc.).

Scientific Committee

Conference Chair: Dr. Ramesh K. Shah, RIT
Conference Co-Chair: Dr. Satish G. Kandlikar, RIT

Prof. Robert Moore, Director, Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, Davis, CA
Dr. Subhasish Mukerjee, Delphi Automotive Systems, Rochester, NY
Dr. Terry Penny, National Renewable Energy Lab, Golden, CO
Dr. Prabhakar Singh, Director, Pacific Northwest Lab, Seattle, WA
Dr. Gerald Voecks, Chief Scientist, General Motors Automotive Propulsion Center, Rochester, NY

Workshop Organizing Committee

Dr. Edward Hensel, RIT
Dr. Stephen Boedo, RIT
Dr. Satish Kandlikar, RIT
Dr. Kevin Kochersberger, RIT
Dr. Jeffery Kozak, RIT
Dr. Alan Nye
Dr. Joseph Torok
 

Tentative Program

April 23, 2002 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast and Workshop Registration

8:15 - 8:30 Workshop Inaugural - Opening Remarks by the President/Dean

8:30 - 9:30 Fuel Cell Technology Overview for Automotive Applications
                    Dr. Stefan Thynell, PennState Trans-portaion Center, University Park, PA

9:30 - 9:45 Coffee/Tea Break

9:45 – 10:45 Fuel Cell Systems for Vehicles
                    Mr. David Hart, Imperial College, London, UK

10:45 – 11:45 Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Units
                    Dr. Subhasish Mukerjee, Delphi Automotive Systems, Rochester, NY

11:00 - 11:15 Coffee/Tea Break

11:45 - 1:00 Lunch and Plenary Lecture 1

1:00 - 2:00 Modeling, Analysis and Optimization of Fuel Cell Systems - Prof. Robert Moore, Institute
                    of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, Davis, CA

2:00 - 3:00 Fuel Cell Stack Design and Optimization - Dr. Gerald Voecks, GAPC, Rochester, NY

 
3:00 - 3:15 Coffee/Tea Break

3:15 - 4:15 Fuels and Fuel Processor Design and Optimization -Dr. Nick Vanderborgh,
                    Blue Star Sustainable Technology Corp, Denver, CO

4:15 - 5:15 Thermal Systems Design and Optimization -R.K. Shah, RIT

6:00 - 8:00 Reception and Dinner
 

8:00 - 9:00 Plenary Lecture 2

9:00 - 10:00 Social Hours

April 24, 2002

7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 Controls and Power Electronics  - Dr. Nguyen Minh, Honeywell, Torrance, CA

9:00 - 10:00 Fuel Cell System Integration  - Mr. Chris De Minco, Delphi Automotive Systems, Rochester, NY

10:00 - 10:15 Coffee/Tea Break

10:15 - 11:15 Application Issues (Packaging, Durability and Reliability) of Fuel Cell Technology
                    Dr. Terry Penny, NREL, Golden, CO

11:15 - 12:15 Manufacturability Challenges of Fuel Cells

12:15 - 1:30 Lunch and Plenary Lecture 3

1:30 - 2:30 Fundamental Materials Issues and Opportunities -Dr. Prabhakar Singh, Pacific Northwest Lab,

2:30 - 2:45 Coffee/Tea Break

2:45 - 3:45 Economics/Commercialization Issues and Opportunities -Dr. Peter Teagan,
                    Arthur D. Little Co., Boston, MA

3:45 - 4:45 Lessons Learned: Design Issues for Developing Sustainable Fuel Cell Technologies
                    Dr. Nabil Z. Nasr, National Center for Remanufactu-ring and Resource Recovery, RIT, Rochester, NY

5:00 - 6:00 Government Policy, Cost Issues, Regulations and Requirements for Fuel Cell Vehicles
                    Mr. Patrick B. Davis and Mr. Wayne Surdoval, DOE

6:00 - 8:00 Reception and Dinner

8:00 - 9:00 Plenary Lecture 4
 

April 25, 2002 7:00 - 8:00 Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 Four Parallel Workshops on Challenges and Opportunities

• Fuel Cell Stack Design
• Fuels and Fuel Reforming
• Thermal Systems Design
• Controls and Power Electronics