LIGHTWEIGHTING
OPEN TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS
How open technology leads to the optimisation of hydrogen systems and a shortening of development cycles
T
he urgency to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2
)
emissions is growing across industries, especially in the
automotive sector, due to tightening environmental regulations. For many OEMs, CO2
reduction has
thus become a strategic necessity. Adopting an open technology strategy is essential for transitioning to zero-emission mobility. Hydrogen, as a fl exible and sustainable option, off ers the possibility of an eff ective decarbonisation of various industries. Its applicability in both fuel cell and hydrogen combustion engine applications makes it versatile for various uses. Yet, this adaptability necessitates tailored system and component designs to meet application-specifi c needs already during development. Poppe + Potthoff (P+P), a company founded in 1928 in Werther, Germany, originally focused on precision steel
tubes production, has evolved to off er such customisable hydrogen solutions. Maintaining its commitment to precision and customer needs, P+P has expanded its product portfolio over the years. Leveraging the skills of 1,600 global employees and its leadership in diesel component technology, P+P has successfully adapted its extensive material, development, and manufacturing expertise to innovate in hydrogen, providing advanced product and system solutions. TOPAQ systems enable safe and eff icient H2 routing from the tank to the fuel cell or H2 engine P+P’s hydrogen (H2) products are designed for fl uid management in various applications, focusing on safety-critical components such as On-Tank Valves (OTV), H2 pipework, H2 rails/Parallel Charging Units (PCU), High Pressure Regulation Units (HPRU), and Thermal Pressure Relief
Devices (TPRD). Adopting a holistic approach, P+P not only designs and manufactures these components in- house but also extends its off erings to system-level solutions. Through the development of its modular hydrogen supply system, named ‘TOPAQ’, P+P ensures all components are precisely harmonised and tailored to meet specifi c customer needs. These systems facilitate safe, reliable, and eff icient hydrogen routing from tank to fuel cell or hydrogen combustion engine, providing application- optimised architectures for both mobile and industrial applications. The modular design of TOPAQ systems delivers benefi ts beyond the product level.
MATERIAL EXPERTISE Poppe + Potthoff has leveraged its
P+P uses data gained during product development for continuous component optimisation and a shortening of development cycles
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