IMechE Event - H2ICE: The engine of the future?

Description:

The replacement of fossil fuels with hydrogen in internal combustion engines operation is a key area of research, with great interest for commercial vehicle manufacturers and equipment suppliers.

Since hydrogen production derives from renewable electricity, combustion engines can thus be considered as decarbonised powertrains in the same way as battery electric propulsion. Compared with EV batteries, hydrogen internal combustion engines are more affordable and fully compatible with applications requiring lengthy journeys such as heavy-duty vehicles, boats, and aircrafts, due to the limitations on equipment size and weight. However, further studies and research is still needed to resolve the remaining issues associated with hydrogen combustion processes, aftertreatment and safety.

Key focus areas:

• Hydrogen combustion dynamics
• Novel approaches to engine optimisation
• Strategies for emission reduction in H2ICE
• Advancements in fuel injection technologies
• Integration of H2ICE with renewable energy sources
• Sustainable lifecycle analysis for hydrogen propulsion