Obtaining hydrogen as an energy vector.<\/h3><\/div>The Hydrogen Technology Laboratory of Eurecat Labs is an innovative infrastructural engineering technology based on the design, characteristics, and validation of components, devices, and systems related to the production and use of green hydrocarbons using electrochemical and photoelectrochemical technologies.<\/p>\n
With equipment for the study of thermal technologies (pyrolysis and gasification), the laboratory specializes in servicing and testing concepts and optimization, as well as the evaluation of the performance and characteristics of the byproducts obtained. It also offers specialized services for the evaluation of fuel cells and electrolysis cells up to 50 kW, with specialized services for long-term testing, electrochemical characterization (polarization curves, EIS, chronoamperometry, etc.), and evaluation of the performance and durability of the systems.<\/p>\n
It also offers capabilities for the design, manufacturing, and characterization of criticalolytic components such as polymer membranes, MEAs, bipolar plates, and non-noble metal-based catalysts, in addition to thermal and fluid dynamics modeling services.<\/p>\n
The laboratory promotes the development of emerging hydrogen production technologies, such as solar photoelectrolysis, through the design and manufacture of customized reactors, the synthesis and integration of photoelectrodes, and characterization under simulated or real sunlight conditions.<\/p>\n
With a multidisciplinary and flexible infrastructure, the Eurecat Labs Hydrogen Technology Laboratory is also part of the employee and research center that aims to develop innovative solutions for energy transition and industrial decarbonization.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Service types<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe laboratory allows for proofs of concept focused on adaptation to the client’s industrial cycle, but also generates its own unique technology. The design and construction of devices and production plants are the focus of the laboratory, as well as operational testing. Specifically, the available services include:<\/p>\n
\n- Waste characterization and determination of its energy potential.<\/li>\n
- Proofs of concept to determine the feasibility of applying thermochemical technologies for waste recovery (polymers, biomass, sludge, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Study of different operating conditions (reactor type, atmosphere type, temperature effect, catalysts, water vapor).<\/li>\n
- Byproduct characterization (gas, oils, and biochar) and application studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Methods and techniques available<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Spectroscopic techniques<\/li>\n
- Permeability<\/li>\n
- Chromatographic<\/li>\n
- Electrochemical<\/li>\n
- Microscopic<\/li>\n
- Plasma<\/li>\n
- Structural characterization<\/li>\n
- Thermal and mechanical properties of materials<\/li>\n
- Thermal and fluid dynamic modeling<\/li>\n
- MEA printing and manufacturing<\/li>\n
- Simulation of real-life operating conditions<\/li>\n
- Manufacture of custom reactors and cells<\/li>\n
- Synthesis of advanced materials (catalysts, membranes, bipolar plates)<\/li>\n
- Corrosion and accelerated degradation testing<\/li>\n
- Medium-power (up to 50kW) durability and evaluation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Visible Spectroscopy<\/li>\n
- Mini-VNA<\/li>\n
- Spectrum Analyzers<\/li>\n
- Data Capture<\/li>\n
- Energy Meter<\/li>\n
- Reflectometers<\/li>\n
- IR and Contact Temperature Meters<\/li>\n
- Gas Flow<\/li>\n
- Solids Flow<\/li>\n
- Particle Size Analysis<\/li>\n
- Liquid Conductivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Immediate\/Near Analysis<\/li>\n
- Kjeldhal Nitrogen Determination<\/li>\n
- Karl Fischer<\/li>\n
- Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDX)<\/li>\n
- Liquid and Gas Chromatography<\/li>\n
- NREL Method<\/li>\n
- Catalyst Synthesis<\/li>\n
- TPH Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acid Analysis<\/li>\n
- VOCs<\/li>\n
- Sample Preparation (Grinding, Sieving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Standout technologies<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Tecnolog\u00eda propia para la evaluaci\u00f3n y optimizaci\u00f3n de stacks de pilas y electrolizadores hasta 50kW.<\/li>\n
- Desarrollo de membranas y electrodos integrados para sistemas PEM y AEM.<\/li>\n
- Tecnolog\u00edas alternativas a los metales preciosos para reducir costes y dependencia de recursos cr\u00edticos.<\/li>\n
- Dise\u00f1o y s\u00edntesis de membranas con propiedades personalizadas de conduc (PEC).<\/li>\n
- Fotoelectrodos y reactores PEC.<\/li>\n
- Integraci\u00f3n de tecnolog\u00edas de electroreducci\u00f3n de CO\u2082 y oxidaci\u00f3n de an\u00f3dicos alternativos (ej: glicerol).<\/li>\n
- Simulaci\u00f3n y modelizaci\u00f3n multiphysics (CFD+t\u00e9rmica).<\/li>\n
- Producci\u00f3n de H\u2082 por tecnolog\u00edas alternativas (plasma para microondas, pir\u00f3lisis y gasificaci\u00f3n de residuos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Dise\u00f1o, simulaci\u00f3n, construcci\u00f3n y prueba de generadores de plasma inducido por microondas (patentes propias).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Gasificaci\u00f3n\n
\n- Gasificaci\u00f3n en continuo (con caudal y tiempo de retenci\u00f3n ajustables)<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica in situ (catalizador en el mismo reactor que el residuo, con o sin contacto) en discontinuo<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica ex situ (catalizador en un segundo reactor, con condiciones de temperatura ajustables), steam gasification (con caudal de agua\/vapor ajustable batch\/continuo, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Pir\u00f3lisis\n
\n- Pir\u00f3lisis en batch, en continuo, con catalizador in situ, ex situ, steam pyrolisis…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span>
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The Hydrogen Technology Laboratory of Eurecat Labs is an innovative infrastructural engineering technology based on the design, characteristics, and validation of components, devices, and systems related to the production and use of green hydrocarbons using electrochemical and photoelectrochemical technologies.<\/p>\n
With equipment for the study of thermal technologies (pyrolysis and gasification), the laboratory specializes in servicing and testing concepts and optimization, as well as the evaluation of the performance and characteristics of the byproducts obtained. It also offers specialized services for the evaluation of fuel cells and electrolysis cells up to 50 kW, with specialized services for long-term testing, electrochemical characterization (polarization curves, EIS, chronoamperometry, etc.), and evaluation of the performance and durability of the systems.<\/p>\n
It also offers capabilities for the design, manufacturing, and characterization of criticalolytic components such as polymer membranes, MEAs, bipolar plates, and non-noble metal-based catalysts, in addition to thermal and fluid dynamics modeling services.<\/p>\n
The laboratory promotes the development of emerging hydrogen production technologies, such as solar photoelectrolysis, through the design and manufacture of customized reactors, the synthesis and integration of photoelectrodes, and characterization under simulated or real sunlight conditions.<\/p>\n
With a multidisciplinary and flexible infrastructure, the Eurecat Labs Hydrogen Technology Laboratory is also part of the employee and research center that aims to develop innovative solutions for energy transition and industrial decarbonization.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Service types<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nThe laboratory allows for proofs of concept focused on adaptation to the client’s industrial cycle, but also generates its own unique technology. The design and construction of devices and production plants are the focus of the laboratory, as well as operational testing. Specifically, the available services include:<\/p>\n
\n- Waste characterization and determination of its energy potential.<\/li>\n
- Proofs of concept to determine the feasibility of applying thermochemical technologies for waste recovery (polymers, biomass, sludge, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Study of different operating conditions (reactor type, atmosphere type, temperature effect, catalysts, water vapor).<\/li>\n
- Byproduct characterization (gas, oils, and biochar) and application studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Methods and techniques available<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Spectroscopic techniques<\/li>\n
- Permeability<\/li>\n
- Chromatographic<\/li>\n
- Electrochemical<\/li>\n
- Microscopic<\/li>\n
- Plasma<\/li>\n
- Structural characterization<\/li>\n
- Thermal and mechanical properties of materials<\/li>\n
- Thermal and fluid dynamic modeling<\/li>\n
- MEA printing and manufacturing<\/li>\n
- Simulation of real-life operating conditions<\/li>\n
- Manufacture of custom reactors and cells<\/li>\n
- Synthesis of advanced materials (catalysts, membranes, bipolar plates)<\/li>\n
- Corrosion and accelerated degradation testing<\/li>\n
- Medium-power (up to 50kW) durability and evaluation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Visible Spectroscopy<\/li>\n
- Mini-VNA<\/li>\n
- Spectrum Analyzers<\/li>\n
- Data Capture<\/li>\n
- Energy Meter<\/li>\n
- Reflectometers<\/li>\n
- IR and Contact Temperature Meters<\/li>\n
- Gas Flow<\/li>\n
- Solids Flow<\/li>\n
- Particle Size Analysis<\/li>\n
- Liquid Conductivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Immediate\/Near Analysis<\/li>\n
- Kjeldhal Nitrogen Determination<\/li>\n
- Karl Fischer<\/li>\n
- Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDX)<\/li>\n
- Liquid and Gas Chromatography<\/li>\n
- NREL Method<\/li>\n
- Catalyst Synthesis<\/li>\n
- TPH Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acid Analysis<\/li>\n
- VOCs<\/li>\n
- Sample Preparation (Grinding, Sieving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Standout technologies<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\n- Tecnolog\u00eda propia para la evaluaci\u00f3n y optimizaci\u00f3n de stacks de pilas y electrolizadores hasta 50kW.<\/li>\n
- Desarrollo de membranas y electrodos integrados para sistemas PEM y AEM.<\/li>\n
- Tecnolog\u00edas alternativas a los metales preciosos para reducir costes y dependencia de recursos cr\u00edticos.<\/li>\n
- Dise\u00f1o y s\u00edntesis de membranas con propiedades personalizadas de conduc (PEC).<\/li>\n
- Fotoelectrodos y reactores PEC.<\/li>\n
- Integraci\u00f3n de tecnolog\u00edas de electroreducci\u00f3n de CO\u2082 y oxidaci\u00f3n de an\u00f3dicos alternativos (ej: glicerol).<\/li>\n
- Simulaci\u00f3n y modelizaci\u00f3n multiphysics (CFD+t\u00e9rmica).<\/li>\n
- Producci\u00f3n de H\u2082 por tecnolog\u00edas alternativas (plasma para microondas, pir\u00f3lisis y gasificaci\u00f3n de residuos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Dise\u00f1o, simulaci\u00f3n, construcci\u00f3n y prueba de generadores de plasma inducido por microondas (patentes propias).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Gasificaci\u00f3n\n
\n- Gasificaci\u00f3n en continuo (con caudal y tiempo de retenci\u00f3n ajustables)<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica in situ (catalizador en el mismo reactor que el residuo, con o sin contacto) en discontinuo<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica ex situ (catalizador en un segundo reactor, con condiciones de temperatura ajustables), steam gasification (con caudal de agua\/vapor ajustable batch\/continuo, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Pir\u00f3lisis\n
\n- Pir\u00f3lisis en batch, en continuo, con catalizador in situ, ex situ, steam pyrolisis…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>
The laboratory allows for proofs of concept focused on adaptation to the client’s industrial cycle, but also generates its own unique technology. The design and construction of devices and production plants are the focus of the laboratory, as well as operational testing. Specifically, the available services include:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Waste characterization and determination of its energy potential.<\/li>\n
- Proofs of concept to determine the feasibility of applying thermochemical technologies for waste recovery (polymers, biomass, sludge, etc.).<\/li>\n
- Study of different operating conditions (reactor type, atmosphere type, temperature effect, catalysts, water vapor).<\/li>\n
- Byproduct characterization (gas, oils, and biochar) and application studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Methods and techniques available<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Spectroscopic techniques<\/li>\n
- Permeability<\/li>\n
- Chromatographic<\/li>\n
- Electrochemical<\/li>\n
- Microscopic<\/li>\n
- Plasma<\/li>\n
- Structural characterization<\/li>\n
- Thermal and mechanical properties of materials<\/li>\n
- Thermal and fluid dynamic modeling<\/li>\n
- MEA printing and manufacturing<\/li>\n
- Simulation of real-life operating conditions<\/li>\n
- Manufacture of custom reactors and cells<\/li>\n
- Synthesis of advanced materials (catalysts, membranes, bipolar plates)<\/li>\n
- Corrosion and accelerated degradation testing<\/li>\n
- Medium-power (up to 50kW) durability and evaluation techniques<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Visible Spectroscopy<\/li>\n
- Mini-VNA<\/li>\n
- Spectrum Analyzers<\/li>\n
- Data Capture<\/li>\n
- Energy Meter<\/li>\n
- Reflectometers<\/li>\n
- IR and Contact Temperature Meters<\/li>\n
- Gas Flow<\/li>\n
- Solids Flow<\/li>\n
- Particle Size Analysis<\/li>\n
- Liquid Conductivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Immediate\/Near Analysis<\/li>\n
- Kjeldhal Nitrogen Determination<\/li>\n
- Karl Fischer<\/li>\n
- Electron Microscopy (SEM-EDX)<\/li>\n
- Liquid and Gas Chromatography<\/li>\n
- NREL Method<\/li>\n
- Catalyst Synthesis<\/li>\n
- TPH Analysis<\/li>\n
- Organic Acid Analysis<\/li>\n
- VOCs<\/li>\n
- Sample Preparation (Grinding, Sieving)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Standout technologies<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
\n- \n
- Tecnolog\u00eda propia para la evaluaci\u00f3n y optimizaci\u00f3n de stacks de pilas y electrolizadores hasta 50kW.<\/li>\n
- Desarrollo de membranas y electrodos integrados para sistemas PEM y AEM.<\/li>\n
- Tecnolog\u00edas alternativas a los metales preciosos para reducir costes y dependencia de recursos cr\u00edticos.<\/li>\n
- Dise\u00f1o y s\u00edntesis de membranas con propiedades personalizadas de conduc (PEC).<\/li>\n
- Fotoelectrodos y reactores PEC.<\/li>\n
- Integraci\u00f3n de tecnolog\u00edas de electroreducci\u00f3n de CO\u2082 y oxidaci\u00f3n de an\u00f3dicos alternativos (ej: glicerol).<\/li>\n
- Simulaci\u00f3n y modelizaci\u00f3n multiphysics (CFD+t\u00e9rmica).<\/li>\n
- Producci\u00f3n de H\u2082 por tecnolog\u00edas alternativas (plasma para microondas, pir\u00f3lisis y gasificaci\u00f3n de residuos).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Dise\u00f1o, simulaci\u00f3n, construcci\u00f3n y prueba de generadores de plasma inducido por microondas (patentes propias).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Gasificaci\u00f3n\n
- \n
- Gasificaci\u00f3n en continuo (con caudal y tiempo de retenci\u00f3n ajustables)<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica in situ (catalizador en el mismo reactor que el residuo, con o sin contacto) en discontinuo<\/li>\n
- Catal\u00edtica ex situ (catalizador en un segundo reactor, con condiciones de temperatura ajustables), steam gasification (con caudal de agua\/vapor ajustable batch\/continuo, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Pir\u00f3lisis\n
- \n
- Pir\u00f3lisis en batch, en continuo, con catalizador in situ, ex situ, steam pyrolisis…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>
- Pir\u00f3lisis en batch, en continuo, con catalizador in situ, ex situ, steam pyrolisis…<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Gasificaci\u00f3n\n
- Dise\u00f1o, simulaci\u00f3n, construcci\u00f3n y prueba de generadores de plasma inducido por microondas (patentes propias).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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