Using simulation to develop a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system
Exploring the use of simulation to develop a commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for aircraft
The aviation industry is currently responsible for three percent of global CO2 emissions. To achieve the goal of climate-neutral aviation, it is essential to develop and implement new technologies that can reduce the carbon footprint of air travel. One promising solution is the use of hydrogen fuel cells as a propulsion system for aircraft. Simulation allows us to test and optimize the design of the propulsion system in a virtual environment, reducing the time and cost required to bring the technology to market. In this webinar, we will explore the use of simulation to develop a commercially viable hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for aircraft.
Topics covered will include:
- The main advantages of hydrogen fuel cell compared to other approaches toward climate-neutral aviation
- The main challenges when it comes to the propulsion system
- Fuel cell system development – the multiple stacks balance of plant (BOP) which makes the fuel cell perform
- The use of Simcenter simulation technology to develop and optimize the design of the propulsion system in a virtual environment, reducing the time and cost required to bring the technology to market.
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Jens de Boer
Simcenter ASD Solution Manager for Aerospace
Jens de Boer is currently the Simcenter ASD solution manager, responsible to develop and roll out a consistent ASD go-to-market and product strategy for the Simcenter product portfolio across aviation & space. Prior to this role Jens developed the ASD business for Simcenter 3D, led a team of Simcenter Testlab support-engineers to adopt a more pro-active, customer focused attitude and was a Technical account manager for Airbus. Before joining Siemens, Jens was an application engineer at LMS for the CAE applications. Alma Mater/Degrees: Masters in electro-mechanical engineering with a specialization in aerospace, Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Stéphane Mouvand
Aerospace Business Development Manager, Simcenter System Simulation
Stephane worked for eight years in the Flowmaster group in technical and sales positions. In 2005, he joined LMS as a sales account manager for major aerospace customers in Paris and Toulouse and then joined the Aerospace Center of Competence. Since 2014, he has been part of Siemens Simulation & Test Solutions division in Lyon, leading aerospace and defense industry applications and business development for Simcenter system simulation software.
Tom Stokes
Project Engineer, Analysis and Simulation
Tom started his career with Ricardo in 2019 after graduating from Loughborough University with a master’s degree in Automotive Engineering. His studies there were primarily focused on engine performance simulation.
After university, Tom joined Ricardo in the Simulation and Analysis team, where his focus has increasingly shifted towards the use of hydrogen both as a fuel for internal combustion engines and hydrogen fuel cells.