Utrecht University Hydrogen Initiative

Utrecht University Hydrogen Initiative

HyPRO

SOLID-OXIDE ELECTROLYSIS · PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY

HyPRO

HyPRO investigates reliable, cost-effective hydrogen production. At Utrecht, the focus is solid-oxide electrolysis (SOEC) stack performance under variable operating conditions.

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Conceptual solid-oxide cell architecture with porous electrodes, dense electrolyte and gas-channel plates.
Solid-oxide cell architecture · conceptual illustration, not to scale.

RESEARCH FOCUS

Utrecht’s contribution.

Utrecht’s contribution to Task 3 connects stack optimisation with flexibility and durability.

  • Relate load, temperature and gas supply to electrochemical stack response.
  • Distinguish reversible operating effects from persistent performance loss.
  • Compare operating strategies through performance analysis and dynamic modelling.

The wider consortium covers electrolysis technologies, components, manufacturing and system integration.

UTRECHT RESEARCHERS

Gerben van der Scheer ›

PhD candidate · SOEC stack optimisation

Hamed Aslannejad ›

Utrecht project contact

Solid-oxide stacks.

Interconnects electrically connect repeated cells; gas channels distribute reactants and seals keep streams separate. In SOEC operation, electricity drives hydrogen production from steam. Load, temperature and gas distribution influence performance and durability.

Solid-oxide stack with repeated cell layers held between end plates.
Technology reference; the laboratory test configuration may differ.

EXPLORE FURTHER

GroenvermogenNL project overview ›

Hydrogen Lab ›