Developing Hydrogen Systems from Tank to Fuel Cell

Overview

In this presentation you will learn how Simulink and Simscape can be used to model, simulate, and analyze multidomain dynamical systems. Latest features facilitate the precise modeling and simulation of thermodynamics and behavior of complex gas mixture. Three typical industrial applications related to the hydrogen gas distribution network from tank to fuel cell are presented, highlighting key workflows such as parameter estimation or component sizing optimization.

Highlights

• Introduction in modeling gas systems with Simscape
• Valve control for hydrogen charging station tank-to-tank
• Parameter estimation from measurements and datasheets
• Multi-species fuel cell model including nitrogen diffusion and purging
  

About the Presenters

Vasco Lenzi is senior application engineer at MathWorks Switzerland. He specializes in design automation with emphasis on multidomain modelling, control design, verification, and deployment. Prior to joining MathWorks in 2016, Vasco worked as a development engineer on the modelling and simulation of engines and hydraulic systems at Liebherr Machines Bulle. Vasco also worked as a control software developer at the Institute of Dynamic Systems and Control, ETH, with active participation in Formula Student competitions. He holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an M.S. in Energy Sciences from ETH Zurich.

Gernot Schraberger is Principal Application Engineer in the Munich office of The MathWorks with 14 years of experience in that position. His main application focus is on Electrification, Physical System Modelling and Control Design. Prior to joining MathWorks, Gernot worked as Development Engineer for motor control and embedded SW engineering in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Gernot holds a master degree in automation engineering from the Technical University of Munich.