AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN
Bürkert supplies solutions to the Forze Hydrogen Racing Team
Tony Brennan presents considerations for the journey from proof-of-concept to full production FUEL CELLS OF THEFUTURE T
he global focus on reducing our carbon footprint is challenging engineers and scientists to explore alternative power sources and
develop them into viable products that can be integrated into everyday lives. Te recent increase in electric vehicles (EVs) is just the start; fuel cell technology is progressing quickly, but the design and integration of new components requires considerable expertise. How will this innovative technology progress and what will it take to develop concepts and prototypes?
Te science behind modern fuel cells is simple enough. However, creating products on a commercial scale is a considerable challenge. Each application has specific requirements, from static power plants to automotive and aviation, the process of developing benchtop concepts into cost-effective production models requires expert knowledge and engineering skill.
FOCUS ON FUEL CELLS Increasing pressure to decarbonise our environment and move away from fossil
fuels has led to an increased focus on renewable energy as well as fuel cells, which offer an effective power source without harmful emissions. Te diverse range of uses for fuel cells is matched by the designs required to integrate them with their applications. In the terms of unit volumes, the number of stationary power supplies has remained steady over the past five years, with a gradual increase for transport applications. However, looking at the data for power output, the delivery of fuel cells in transport applications has
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