NHA and Hydrogen Expo US Welcome Reception
Exhibits Open

Keynote Session 1
Moderator: Phillip Baxley - President, Shell Hydrogen, LLC

Welcome remarks: Tommy Adkisson, Bexar County Commissioner and Chairman, Metropolitan Partnership for Energy

Opening remarks: Jeffrey Serfass, President, National Hydrogen Association

• Mr. Duncan Macleod - Global VP, Shell Hydrogen
• Dr. Byron McCormick - Executive Director, Fuel Cell Activities Group, General Motors Corporation
• Mr. Rick Zalesky - Vice President Biofuels & Hydrogen Business Unit, Chevron Technology Ventures
• Dr. Alan C. Lloyd - President, International Council on Clean Transportation
• Mr. Bill Reinert - National Manager, Advanced Technologies Group, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
  

Parallel Session 1

PRODUCTION: Production from Fossil Resources
Moderator: C.E. "Sandy" Thomas, H2Gen Innovations, Inc.

• Hydrogen Production through Chemically Driven Electrolysis
  
• Enabling Membrane Technologies for Producing Hydrogen from Coal
  
• Reforming of Natural Gas via Water Splitting using Dense Ceramic Membranes
  
• The U.S. DOE's Hydrogen from Coal Program - Why, What, and How
  
• Hydrogen Generation: Here and Now

DEMONSTRATIONS: National and Regional Hydrogen Initiatives
Moderator: Christy Cooper, U.S. Department of Energy

• University of Minnesota Wind to Hydrogen to Ammonia Pilot Project
  
• Integrated Waste Hydrogen Utilization Project
  
• Fuel Cell Vehicle Learning Demonstration: Spring 2007 Results
  
• Analysis of the Italian Hydrogen House

ANALYSIS: Deployment in Regional Markets
Moderator: John Werderman, Hydrogenics

• Simulating a Hydrogen Infrastructure Rollout in Los Angeles, California
  
• Location Strategies for the Initial Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure in Florida
  
• An Indigenous Resource Hydrogen Infrastructure in Pennsylvania
  
• Economics of Three Near-Term Markets for Direct Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells
  

• No-Vent Liquid Hydrogen Storage System for Hydrogen Fueled Transportation Vehicles
  
• Temperature Limitations During Refueling of On-Board 70 MPa Hydrogen Storage
  
• Meeting the DOE's Targeted Goals for Compressed Hydrogen Gas in Off-Board Tank Storage
  
• Liquid Hydrogen Vehicle Storage - Progress and Challenges
  
• Recent Challenges of TOYOTA's Hydrogen Storage Tank Systems

SAFETY: Risk Analysis
Moderator: Chris Sloane, GM

• Comparative Risk Estimation of Compressed Hydrogen and CNG Refuelling Options
  
• Small-Scale Unintended Releases of Hydrogen
  
• Risk-Informed Separation Distances for Hydrogen Refueling Stations
  
• Safety Features of High Pressure Fuel Storage Systems

SPECIAL TOPICS: Manufacturing Initiative
Moderator: Pete Devlin, U.S. Department of Energy

• Federal Government Manufacturing Initatives and DOE Hydrogen Program Overview
  
• Overview of DOD Programs in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  
• Overview of the Procurement Process and Estimate Time Table for the Manufacturing Solicitation
  

Parallel Session 2

DEMONSTRATIONS: State Initiatives
Moderator: Rolf Nordstrom, Upper Midwest Hydrogen Initiative

• Hydrogen Infrastructure and Vehicle Project for Texas
  
• Hydrogen Transportation Systems in New York State
  
• New Jersey Hydrogen Learning Center: Education and Outreach Efforts
  
• Redesign and Reconstruction of an Existing Stand-Alone Solar Hydrogen System

FUEL CELLS: Measurement, Control and Applications
Moderator: Craig Andrews, TesSol, Inc.

• Data Analysis of DaimlerChrysler's worldwide Fuel Cell Passenger Car Fleet
  
• Interpretation of Low-Frequency Inductive Loops in PEM Fuel Cell Impedance Data in Terms of Reactions Influencing the Life-Time of Fuel Cell Performance
  
• An Analysis of Impedance Data of a Partially Loaded 1.2 kW PEM Fuel Cell Stack

MILITARY APPLICATIONS: Operational/Tactical
Moderator: Leo Grassilli, Office of Naval Research

• Energy Security, Energy Diversity: A Role for Hydrogen Technologies?
  
• Don Hoffman, U.S. Navy
  
• Application of Fuel Cell Power to Ships and the Development of Technical Requirements
  
• Precision Combustion's Ultra Compact and Lightweight Reformer
  

SPECIAL TOPICS: CO₂ Management
Moderator: Jerome Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association

• Tom Mikus, Shell Hydrogen
  
• John Tombari, Schlumberger
  
• Plains CO2 Reduction Partnership - Opportunities for Carbon Management
• John Tombari, Schlumberger

SAFETY: Permitting and Responder Training
Moderator: Larry Moulthrop, Proton Energy

• Pioneering Experiences in Permitting and Safety of Integrated Hydrogen Systems
  
• The U.S. Department of Energy's Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders
  
• The Status of the EU Network of Excellence for Hydrogen Safety "HySafe"
  
• Tom Joseph, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

ENGINES: Heavy Duty
Moderator: Lawrence Wnuk, WestStart-CALSTART

• Hydrogen Fuel Injection - Improving Engine Efficiency Today
  
• HCNG Engine Technology for Medium/Heavy Duty Applications
  
• Hybrid Electric Hydrogen Fueled Buses in Transit Service
  
• Five Generations of Hydrogen Buses at SunLine
  

Idea Forum 1: Hydrogen in a Carbon-Limited World
Moderator: Jerome Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association

• Alan Lloyd, International Council on Clean Transportation
• Claude Roulet, Schlumberger
• Dan Cicero, NETL
• Frank Novachek, Xcel Energy
  

Keynote Session 2

"Housekeeping" remarks: Jeffrey Serfass, President, National Hydrogen Association

Moderator: Mr. Steve Ellis - Manager, Fuel Cell Marketing, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

• Senator Leticia Van de Putte (D-District 26) (invited)
• Mr. John Mizroch - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Mr. Gerald R. Castellucci, Program Manager, Technology and Electronics, ATP NIST
• Mr. Koichi Shinmura, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.
• Dr. Luis Pedro Torrebiarte, MD - Guatemala Ministry of Interior, Delegate for Security to Development Council, Region III (invited)
• Mr. Robert Walker, Former US Congressman and Chairman, Wexler & Walker
  

Parallel Session 3

MILITARY APPLICATIONS: Installations
Moderator: Tom Gross, ILM/IF, LLC

• Jim Gough, HQ US Marine Corps
  
• Status Report: Camp Pendleton Hydrogen Fueling Station
  
• Silent Camp Hybrid Electricity & Hydrogen Generation System
  
• Jim Paton, HQ, US Army-AFCISM
  

PRODUCTION: Production from Renewables 1
Moderator: Dave Guro, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

• Hydrogen and electricity production using microbial fuel cell-based technologies
  
• A Demonstration of Hydrogen Production Using IET's PEM™ and Air Products' PRISM™ H2 PSA System
  
• Microbial Production of Hydrogen from Sugar-rich Wastewater
  
• Alkaline Enhanced Fuel Reformation

STORAGE: Metal Hydrides
Moderator: Krishna Sapru, Ovonics

• Metal hydride for portable fuel cells
  
• Comparison of Practical Hydrogen-Storage Volumetric Densities
  
• Reversible Hydrogen Storage Battery Materials: Non-Destructive Sensor Development
  
• A Modular, Valveless Magnesium-Hydride Fueling System for Hydrogen-Powered Cars and SUVs

ANALYSIS: Production and Delivery
Moderator: Joan Ogden, University of California, Davis

• Implementation and Control of Electrolysers in Combination with Wind and Zero-Carbon Power Plant
  
• H2A Hydrogen Carrier Analysis
  
• Potential and Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Effects of H2 Production from Coke Oven Gas in Steel Mills
  
• H2A Delivery: Enhanced Models, New Results
  

FUEL CELLS: Materials and Catalysts
Moderator: Oliver Murphy, Lynntech, Inc.

• Characterization Studies on Metallic Bipolar Plates and Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) for PEM Fuel Cells
  
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cell based on Proton Conducting Ceramic Electrolyte
  
• Nitrogen Doped Carbon Nanofibers and Amorphous Carbons for Pemfc Cathode Catalyst Preparation
  
• Silver and Silver-Manganese Cathode Catalysts for Alkaline Fuel Cells

ENGINES: Light Duty
Moderator: Lawrence Wnuk, WestStart-CALSTART

• Results of Research Engine and Vehicle Drive Cycle Testing during Blended Hydrogen/Methane Operation
  
• Steps Towards a Breakthrough of Hydrogen Vehicles with Hydrogen Combustion Engine and Liquid Hydrogen Storage
  
• Dynamometer And Fleet Durability Testing of HICE Vehicles
  
• Combustion Analysis of a Hydrogen DI-Engine using non-invasive optical Methods
  

Parallel Session 4

APPLICATIONS: Vehicles
Moderator: Charles Meyers, Nuvera

• Development of a Hydrogen Power Park Utilizing Landfill Gas
  
• Moving toward Hydrogen Powered Bus Fleets
  
• Zero Regio - an European Hydrogen Project
  
• Hydrogen as a Fuel for Material Handling Vehicles
  
• Design, Application, and Evaluation of a Fuel Cell Vehicle
  

DEMONSTRATIONS: European Initiatives
Moderator: Klaus Bonhoff, DaimlerChrysler, AG

• HyLights – Preparation of Large-scale Demonstration Projects on Hydrogen for Transport in Europe
  
• The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Network North Rhine-Westphalia
  
• European Hydrogen Bus Developments
  
• The Hamburg portfolio of hydrogen and fuel cell applications within the EU network

MILITARY: Crosscutting Challenges
Moderator: Stuart Funk, LMI Government Consulting

• Hydrogen as DOD Logistics Fuel
  
• Moving Forward with Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Logistics Planning
  
• Going "Operational" with Hydrogen

SAFETY: Leaks and Leak Detection
Moderator: Les Shirvill, Shell Hydrogen, LLC

• Wireless Hydrogen Sensor Networks Using GaN-based Devices
  
• Fire Hazards of Small Hydrogen Leaks
  
• Metal Nanoparticle Hydrogen Sensor
  
• ISO TC197 WG13 Hydrogen Detectors

PRODUCTION: Production from Nuclear
Moderator: C.E. "Sandy" Thomas, H2Gen Innovations, Inc.

• Westinghouse PBMR Hydrogen Production Projects
  
• Status of the Hys Process for Making Hydrogen from Nuclear Energy

DELIVERY: Improved Delivery Technology
Moderator: Mike McGowan, BOC

• Inexpensive delivery of compressed hydrogen with advanced vessel technology
  
• New, Composite Polymeric/Metallic Materials and Designs for Hydrogen Pipelines
  
• On-site Hydrogen Fueling Station Development
  
• Fiber-Reinforced-Polymer Pipelines for Hydrogen Delivery
  

Idea Forum 2: The Politics of Hydrogen

• Richard Goodstein, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
• Jerome Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association
• Daniel Emmett, Energy Independence Now
• The Honorable Robert S. Walker, Wexler and Walker, Former Congressman (R-PA)
  

Keynote Session 3

"Housekeeping" remarks: Jeffrey Serfass, President, National Hydrogen Association

Moderator: Mr. David Guro, Air Products and Chemicals

• Major General Roger Nadeau - Commanding General, U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM)
• Mr. Larry Bawden - President and CEO, Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.
• Dr. Joachim Wolf - Executive Director, Hydrogen Solutions, Linde AG
• Dr. Frank Ochmann - VP, Clean Energy, BMW Group
• F. Henry "Hank" Habicht II - Managing Partner, SAIL Venture Partners
  

Parallel Session 5

SPECIAL TOPICS: Transition to Market
Moderator: Jerome Hinkle, National Hydrogen Association

• John Christensen, Defense Logistics Agency, US Dept. of Defense
  
• Steve Zimmer, DaimlerChrysler Corporation
  
• Britta Gross, General Motors Corporation

STORAGE: Chemical Storage
Moderator: Rex Luzader, Millennium Cell

• On-board Hydrogen Generator
  
• Physisorption of Hydrogen on Boron-Containing Carbon (B/C) Material Prepared by Organoborane Precursor
  
• High Aspect Platelets as Synthetic Platforms for Nano-Engineered Hydrogen Storage Materials

PRODUCTION: Production from Renewables 2
Moderator: Dave Guro, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

• Bio-Derived Liquids to Hydrogen Distributed Reforming Targets and Timetable.
  
• Renewable Hydrogen Production from Biomass-Derived Glycerol and Sugars Using Virent's BioForming™ Process
  
• High-Pressure Electrolysis Optimized for Renewable Power Sources Transportation Application Case Studies
  
• Hydrogen Generation via Water Electrolysis Using Highly Efficient Nanometal Electrodes

SPECIAL TOPICS: Environmental Perspectives
Moderator: Jay Keller, Sandia National Laboratory

• The Hydrogen Economy: An Environmental Perspective
  
• An Ecological and Environmental Perspective on Hydrogen: Present and Future
  

ANALYSIS: Policy
Moderator: Margaret Mann, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Transitioning Towards Self-Sustaining Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Markets: Policy Analysis Using a Dynamic Behavioral Spatial Model
  
• Transitional dynamics towards a hydrogen economy
  
• Infrastructure Analysis as Part of the European Hydrogen Energy Roadmap (Hyways)
  
• Emissions and cost impacts of marginal electricity demand for hydrogen supply pathways
  

FUEL CELLS: Fuel Cell Commercialization
Moderator: Doug Wheeler, DJW Technology

• SECA: The Key to Affordable Efficient Fuel Cells for Transportation, Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Stationary Applications
  
• The Hydrogen/Fuel Cell Disconnect
  
• Making Fuel Cells a Commercial Reality: A Workable Business Strategy
  
• Mercedes-Benz Citaro fuel cell buses, 3 years of operation, 1,7 Mio. km, 112.000 operating hours, 6 Mio. passengers
  

Conference Conclusion

Closing remarks: Jeffrey Serfass, President, National Hydrogen Association