Tech Talk - Fuel Cell Engines - Working of Fuel Cell Engine - Hydrogen Technology - Hyfindr Bresani

Learn about fuel cell engines in this episode of Hyfindr Tech Talks. Steven and Santiago talk about the concept of a fuel cell engine, which converts hydrogen into electrical power, drawing parallels to internal combustion engines. The composition of a fuel cell system encompasses components like the fuel cell stack, air compressor, and control units. The heightened efficiency and emission-free nature of fuel cells in comparison to internal combustion engines are explored. The collaborative potential of fuel cell engines and batteries for diverse applications and the trends in the future development of fuel cell engines are discussed. The role of the fuel cell engine in advancing the hydrogen economy's progress is highlighted.

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Jump right into the discussion topics:
0:00 Hyfindr Tech Talks
0:19 Welcome Santiago Bresani
0:51 What is a fuel cell engine?
1:07 Why is a fuel cell system here called an “engine”?
2:23 What are the different parts of a fuel cell engine? Schematic diagram of fuel cell engine
5:18 How does a fuel cell engine work?
7:10 What are the different technical specifications of fuel cell engines and its examples?
12:17 Efficiency of a fuel cell engine
13:10 Benefits of fuel cell engines over conventional engines
14:42 Future trends of fuel cell engines
16:56 Like, comment and subscribe, thank you, Santiago!

Executive Summary of Tech Talk Script:
In this Hyfindr Tech Talk, Steven introduces Santiago Bresani, an expert from Nuvera, to explore the depths of fuel cell engine technology. Fuel cell engines enable us to convert hydrogen into usable, electrical energy.

That the term "engine" was chosen due to its analogy with internal combustion engines, as it simplifies understanding for new users, facilitating the transition to the new technology. Just as a conventional engine converts fuel into mechanical power, a fuel cell engine utilizes a PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell to convert hydrogen fuel into electrical power.

The core components of the power generating system are the fuel cell stack, air compressor, coolant pump, engine control unit, hydrogen circulation system, and more, as shown in the diagram in the video. Additional components are application-specific and must be integrated to form a complete power solution. These include the fuel system, battery, power conversion, thermal management system, and master control unit.

Fuel cell engines operate at an higher than 50%, significantly higher than internal combustion engines that generally achieve 20-30% efficiency. Beyond efficiency, fuel cell engines boast zero emissions, making them a prime candidate for decarbonizing heavy-duty machinery like trucks and buses.

When comparing fuel cell engines to traditional internal combustion engines, the absence of CO2 emissions and other pollutants in fuel cell technology are highlighted. Moreover, the collaborative nature of fuel cells and batteries is underscored, as they often work in tandem to address the power demands of various applications.

The discussion concluded on a futuristic note, discussing the trajectory of fuel cell engines. A trend toward larger and more efficient systems to cater to high-power demands in sectors such as commercial trucks and marine applications is predicted. Additionally, it is predicted, that as economies of scale will kick in, costs will decrease, ultimately opening doors for smaller power, consumer applications.

Products Shown:
Fuel Cell Engine E-45-HD (45 kW) - https://hyfindr.com/marketplace/syste...

Product Category:
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Interview partner and company: Santiago Bresani (Nuvera - https://hyfindr.com/store/nuvera-fuel...)

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