HYDROGEN
ELECTROLYSIS
FUEL CELL
STORAGE
H2 COOKER
HYDROGEN-FUELED STOVE
Catalytic hydrogen burner development
Highly porous SiC plates are coated with platinum as catalyst to ensure a catalytic combustion reaction. In this way, hydrogen can be supplied from the bottom of the porous SiC plate and air from the top. Fuel and oxidant thus mix only in the porous combustion area. Uncontrolled combustion is prevented and high passive safety measures are reached. Hydrogen is immediately oxidized by the redox reaction of hydrogen with oxygen.
Hydrogen stove development
In the development of the hydrogen stove a hydrogen burner as described above was integrated into a specially designed casing and covered with a glass ceramic top. A heat exchanger was included to preheat the incoming air with the exhaust air leading to a significant improvement in efficiency and reduction in exhaust temperatures. The complete system is fastened to the glass ceramic top and can be integrated into a kitchen counter top. Common thermal safety features as implemented in an electric glass ceramic stove were used.