The Fraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability LBF is presenting current developments in the analysis, evaluation, and optimization of hydrogen systems from April 20 to 24 at Hannover Messe in the Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe area. The exhibits are research and development work; the source does not provide any information on market launch.
The focus is on test methods and simulations that replicate combined mechanical, thermal, electrical, and electrochemical loads in the laboratory. These are intended to enable early evaluation of reliability, service life, and failure mechanisms of materials, components, and systems. For fuel cell systems, the institute cites test environments for single cells, stacks, and complete systems.
The institute is also presenting monitoring systems for hydrogen tanks as well as structural-mechanical models and digital twins, i.e., virtual representations of real systems. They serve to visualize local stresses and damage mechanisms.
Another focus area is barrier coatings for materials. According to the institute, these are intended to reduce hydrogen permeability and extend the service life of components. With this work, the Fraunhofer LBF addresses companies along the hydrogen value chain, from material development to system integration.
The Fraunhofer Institute LBF can be found at Hannover Messe in Hall 11 at Stand E20.
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