Research and development of methanol-based fuel cell systems including proprietary membrane and polymer technology.
RIVA Power Systems
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About RIVA Power Systems
RIVA Power Systems researches and develops methanol-based fuel cell systems for the simultaneous generation of heat and electricity. At the heart of the systems is a specially developed membrane electrode assembly (MEA), whose production the company covers along the entire value chain from monomer to polymer to finished membrane. Further development and piloting take place on the company's own facilities. The goal is a stationary fuel cell system for heating residential buildings and charging automobiles; as a fuel cell heater, the system can replace existing oil heating systems without major modifications. Methanol is used as the energy carrier, offering high availability and easy handling with an energy density of 4.4 kWh/l; the system uses a mixture of 60 volume percent methanol and 40 volume percent water. The product range extends from polymers in granulate form to finished membranes and individually tailored developments for applications in energy technology, building services and the automotive sector.
- Processes
- Membrane production (membrane electrode assembly, MEA), Polymer development (monomer to polymer), Development of methanol-based fuel cell systems, Piloting on the company's own facilities, Research and development of methanol-based fuel cell systems, Production and development of polymers and membranes (MEA), Individually tailored developments
- Materials
- Polymers, Membranes (membrane electrode assembly, MEA), Methanol, Water, Membrane electrode assembly (MEA), Polymers (granulate)
- Employees
- 10
- Industries
- Energy technology, Fuel cells, Building services/heating systems, Automotive, Automotive (charging of automobiles)
- 01
Polymer development (monomer to polymer)
- 02
Membrane production (MEA)
- 03
Development of methanol-based fuel cell systems
- 04
Piloting on the company's own facilities
Materials and Processes
Membrane electrode assembly (MEA)
Heart of the fuel cell, developed and manufactured in-house.
Polymers (granulate)
Base material for membrane production along the full value chain.
Methanol
Energy carrier of the fuel cell systems with a high energy density of 4.4 kWh/l.
Water
Component of the 60/40 methanol-water mixture in the fuel cell system.
Systems and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membrane production (membrane electrode assembly, MEA)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Polymers, Membranes, Methanol, Water |
| Polymer development (monomer to polymer)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Polymers (granulate) |
| Development of methanol-based fuel cell systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Methanol, Water |
| Piloting on the company's own facilitiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-house pilot facilities | – | – | – | – | – |
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