Core Organizations
| American Trim | GrafTech International | Stark State College |
| BASF Catalysts | LG Fuel Cell Systems Inc. | Technology Management Inc. |
| Battelle | Lockheed Martin | University of Akron |
| Case Western Reserve University | NexTech Materials | Volt Research |
| Catacel | Powdermet | Youngstown State University |
| Faraday Technologies | Refractory Specialties | |
| Rockwell Automation |
These Ohio organizations in the three segments accounted for approzimately 121 employees and $24 million in revenue in 2010.
Segments
Vision: To accelerate SOFC, reforming reactor, and bipolar plate activities in Ohio, being recognized as a global leader in technology and maufacturing by 2019, while advancing key supply chain competencies along with way.
| Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Systems (SOFC) |
A fuel cell characterized by its solid oxide, or ceramic, electrolyte. Advantages of this class of fuel cells include high efficiency, long-term stability, fuel flexibility, low emissions, and relatively low cost. The largest disadvantage is the high operating temperature which results in longer start-up times and mechanical and chemical compatibility issues.
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| Proton Exchange Membranes (PEM) Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates |
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| Reforming Fuel Production Reactors | Devices for producing hydrogen or other useful products from fossil fuels such as natural gas. Production occurs in a processing device called a reformer, which reacts steam or carbon dioxide with the fossil fuel, sometimes with the aid of a catalyst. The three primary types of fuel cell reforming fuel production systems are steam, partial oxidation, and autothermal. |
Regional Action Plan
The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition and NorTech will work closely to lead the implmentation for the following actions:
- Participate in the development of Ohio's energy policy, beginning with a white paper to inform key policy makers on SOFC/reforming reactor synergies with natual gas and combined heat and power
- Support key legislative initiatives for fuel cell suppliers and end users
- Educate key policy makers and the financial community on the merits of Ohio's fuel cell play
- Support targeted bipolar plate and supply chain development, attraction, and retention activities
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