Hydrogen economy systems
Multiphysical evaluation of fuel cells
- Load data acquisition and measurement campaigns
- Sensor instrumentation and data evaluation
- Vibration stress tests using a multiaxial vibration table (MAST) and shakers
Based on our detailed data acquisition and analysis, you will be able to make well-founded decisions. The realistic analyses provide information on, for example, the aging behavior of fuel cell systems.
System identification and numerical simulation
- Evaluation of the diverse effects of vibrations depending on various factors, such as:
- Position in the vehicle
- Structure and tensioning of the cell stack
- Connection of BoP components
Analyzing and understanding the effects of vibrations early in the development process saves time and money.
Tank systems
- Analysis of H2 pressure tank: expansion, material stress, pressure tests, impact
- Reliable installation in the vehicle during pressure cycles and crashes
- Condition monitoring of hydrogen tanks
- Specific generation and detection of fiber breaks, matrix breaks, and delamination in the tank material during service life tests and operation
Based on the results, we develop algorithms for evaluating service life consumption.
We advise you on reliable tank mounting in the vehicle and service life monitoring. We develop specific mobile or stationary monitoring systems for your tank systems.
In the event of a traffic accident, we are the right contact for assessing tank safety.
Probabilistic Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Reliability and safety analyses
- Qualitative methodical error analyses
- Probabilistic system evaluation
- Sensitivity analyses to determine the most significant influencing factors and risk assessment
- Efficient calculation models for quantifying uncertainty
These methods and analyses form the basis for our technical consulting on the reliability and safety of your systems:
- Failure probabilities at system and subsystem level
- Further considerations, e.g., functional safety