9:30-10:45

Welcome address

(V.Kozhukharov)

Introduction to SOFC: an innovative and efficient power generation technology

(R. Steinberger)

9:30-10:30

Production: Ceramics

(Th. Graule)

9:00-10:30

Stack materials and design

(proxy for M. Stelter, IKTS)

9:00-10:30

Stack and cell performance degradation: causes, effects and solutions- the current state of knowledge

(D. Bronin)

9:00-10:30

1. Balance of plant- thermal management, gas processing and heat exchangers

2. Balance of plant- components and manufacturers

(O. Posdziech)

11:00-12:30

Production capacity of SOFC worldwide: developers, manufacturers and concepts

(R. Steinberger)

11:00-12:30

Production: Steels and other components

(Ph. Ennis)

11:00-12:30

Stack assembly

(D. Haberstock)

11:00-12:30

1. Health and safety aspects

2. Environmental considerations: product lifecycle analysis

(L. Thellier)

11:00-12:30

Quality assurance methodologies and methods

(J. Hoffmann)

15:00-16:30

Fuel Cell Technology I: Essential science

(S. Linderoth)

15:00-16:30

Cell Manufacture I: Development at a lab scale

(H.P. Buchkremer)

15:00-16:30

Cost analysis: cells, stacks and systems. Comparison to the market requirements

(R. Steinberger)

Market development and financing of Fuel Cell businesses

(Ph. Doran)

14:00-17:30

Outlook and discussion: open issues and challenges in industrial production

(R. Steinberger)

17:00-18:30

Fuel Cell Technology II: Design concepts and requirements

(S. Linderoth)

17:00-18:30

Cell Manufacture II: Scaling up to the industry

(H.P. Buchkremer/ M. Jörger)

16:45-18:30

Student’s session

(V. Kozhukharov, R. Steinberger)