H₂-systems from material to system level

Evaluation of complex H₂-systems from the material to the system level

Experts from Fraunhofer LBF and Fraunhofer IWKS present an innovative portfolio for evaluating complex hydrogen systems, covering topics such as fuel cell reliability, probabilistic safety analyses (FMEA), challenges with H₂ pressure tanks, and the behavior of plastics in hydrogen environments. The focus is also on sustainable solutions for the circular economy, such as the recycling of PEM fuel cells and CFRP pressure storage tanks. Ideal for experts from industry, research, and development who want to design hydrogen systems that are safe, efficient, and sustainable.

Provisional agenda:  

• Reliability of fuel cells: Influence of vibrations on the reliability of fuel cell systems
  • Dr. Mathias Enders, Group Leader Future Mobility, Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt
    
• Probabilistic assessment of H2 systems: Introduction of probabilistic FMEA and failure probability data
  • Dr. Jürgen Nuffer, Group Leader Reliability and Safety of Active Systems, Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt
    
• Challenges for H₂ pressure tanks: pressure cycles, vehicle crashes, and sensor-based monitoring for mobile applications
  • Johannes Käsgen, Group Leader Experimental System Analysis, Adaptronics Division, Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt
    
• Mechanical behavior of plastics in H₂ technologies: media and hydrogen influences, test methods, and loads
  • Dr. Felix Dillenberger, Deputy Head of the Plastics Processing and Component Design Department, Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt
    
• Influence of hydrogen on quasi-static and cyclic material behavior
  • Dr. Steffen Schönborn, Research Associate and Project Manager, Structural Durability Division, Fraunhofer LBF, Darmstadt
    
• Circular economy for the H₂ economy: recycling PEM fuel cells, design for circularity, CFRP pressure accumulators
  • Dr. Sven Grieger, Head of Innovation Transfer Office - Leistungszentrum GreenMat4H2, Fraunhofer IWKS, Alzenau