HYDRAIL: Fuel Cell Solutions for Rail Applications
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The Future of Rail Propulsion
• The rail industry is looking to electric power as a clean energy
alternative to polluting diesel engines
Fuel cell propulsion offers the environmental benefits of
an electric powertrain with the lower infrastructure cost of diesel
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Electric Rail Applications
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Electric power offers substantially better energy efficiency, lower
emissions and lower operating costs
o Applications include propulsion for shunting locomotives and light rail, as
well as auxiliary power units
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Fuel Cell Technology for Rail Applications
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Elements of the value proposition:
o Zero-emission operation
o Reduces GHG emissions in urban centres and at railyards
o Meets new emission regulations and objectives
o Quiet operation
o Reduces noise pollution
o Similar operability to diesel propulsion
o Extended range
o Improved infrastructure
o Central hydrogen refueling avoids cost of electricity-generation plant,
transformers, and transmission lines
o No requirement for overhead catenary infrastructure for trams
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Fuel Cell Rail – Ballard Experience
• Ballard fuel cell powered locomotives and trams have been tested
and demonstrated globally
o USA
• Shunt locomotive delivered to BNSF Railway
o South Africa
• 6 mine locomotives delivered to Anglo American Platinum
o China
• 2 fuel cell trams undergoing testing, 10 more planned
o India
• 2 shunt locomotives fitted with 2kW auxiliary power units, add’l 20 units
planned
o Japan
• JR East integrated and evaluated a fuel cell powered commuter train
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Case Study: Fuel Cell Powered Trams for China
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Addressing a Life-Threatening Issue
• Transportation is a major contributor to air pollution and
greenhouse gas emissions in China
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Fuel Cell Powered Trams for China
• Ballard is currently supporting two fuel cell light rail projects in
China
• Development programs:
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Partnership with CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co, Ltd.
• Develop and commercialize a fuel cell engine specifically designed for
integration into low floor trams
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Partnership with CRRC Tangshan Railway Vehicle Co, Ltd.
• Development agreement to provide customized fuel cell module for
Ground Transport Vehicle prototype
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Project with CRRC Qingdao Sifang
• World’s first commercial fuel cell tram line in Gaoming district of
Foshan, China
o Ballard FCveloCity®-XD200 modules delivered in 2016
o Route operation of 8 trams to begin late 2017 to early 2018
o Preliminary tram specifications
• Maximum speed = 70km/h
• Refill time = 3 minutes
• Range = 100km
The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered
fixed rail electric tram
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Project with CRRC Tangshan Railway
• Customized 200kW fuel cell module for ground transport vehicle
prototype
• First successful demonstration in May 2016
Tram powered by a hybrid system with fuel cells and
supercapacitors
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Project Details
CRRC Qingdao Sifang
Scope of Work •
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Deliverables
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CRRC Tangshan Railway
Develop 200kW fuel cell system for rooftop light rail applications
Meet rail-specific design standards supplied by customer
1 fuel cell system for engineering
testing at Qingdao, China
9 fuel cell systems for revenue
service in Foshan, China
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1 fuel cell system for engineering
testing in Tangshan, China
Radiator(s) for fuel cell system
Partners /
Customers
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CRRC Qingdao Sifang
Sinohytec
City of Foshan
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CRRC Tangshan Railway Vehicle
Timing
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System 1 – May 2016
Systems 2-10 – Q4 2016
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System 1 – Jan 2017
Current Status
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Assembly and factory acceptance
testing underway
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Successful prototype
demonstration
Final design in progress
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Fuel Cell Powered Shunt Locomotives
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Fuel Cell Powered Shunt Locomotives
• A shunter locomotive moves railroad cars over short distances or
within a rail yard
• Residential areas downwind of rail yards have elevated air
pollution levels associated with diesel fuel combustion
• Fuel cells are an ideal zero-emission power alterative
o Electricity generated by the fuel cell modules is stored in batteries or fed
directly to the locomotive’s high-voltage propulsion system
o Locomotives are refueled with hydrogen at a filling station located in the rail
yard
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BNSF Railway Demonstration
• Development of a prototype fuel cell powered shunt locomotive
for urban rail applications
• A public-private project partnership comprised of
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Vehicle Projects Inc
BNSF Railway Company
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Ballard
Operational fuel cell locomotive prototype developed by BNSF
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Fuel Cell Shunt Locomotive Layout
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Shunt Locomotive Performance
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Gross Power
Mean observed power
Mean fuel usage
On board H2 storage
Mean power plant efficiency
300 – 500 kW
85 – 150 kW
5.6 to 8 kg per hour
60 kg at 350 bar
52%
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FCveloCity® Motive Module for Rail Applications
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FCveloCity® Motive Module Product Line
The FCveloCity® motive module product line is designed to meet all
motive application power requirements from 30kW to 200kW
Product Series
FCveloCity®-MD
FCveloCity®-XD
Proton exchange membrane
(PEM) fuel cell technology
Technology
Net Power Levels
FCveloCity®-HD
30kW
60kW, 85kW, 100kW
200kW
Application
8 to 10 meter buses,
battery hybrid range
extenders, APUs
10 to 25 meter hybrid
fuel cell buses
Rail and marine
propulsion
Availability
Available now
Available now
Customized product
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Competitive Advantages
• Ballard's FCveloCity® motive module offers a number of important
advantages relative to the competition:
Flexible Platform
Proven Durability
• Modular design enables flexible integration
of components and easy access for
serviceability
• Demonstrated through exceptional
availability and fuel cell module lifetime
Technology Leadership
High Performance
• Ballard technologies leadership proven
through 7 generations of product design and
production
• Robust fuel cells deliver the asset flexibility,
range and top speeds demanded by the rail
industry
Manufacturing Expertise
Safety Features
• Automated and continuous manufacturing
processes ensure high quality, low cost
production
• Integrated system to ensure highest safety
and ease of installation
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Video:
World's First Hydrogen-Powered Tram
https://youtu.be/o9QAV_orYsc
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Summary
• From rail switches, to auxiliary power, to primary propulsion,
Ballard has the right fuel cell solution for the light rail industry
o Fuel cell powered shunt locomotives and trams have already been tested and
demonstrated around the world
• Ballard FCveloCity® motive modules lead the industry in
performance, durability and cost
Flexible Platform
Proven Durability
Technology Leadership
High Performance
Manufacturing Expertise
Safety Features
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