In July, current research from the Institute of Plant and Process Technology (APT) was presented at the ESCAPE 35 – European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering. The conference brought together researchers from all CAPE fields in Ghent, Belgium.
At the conference, Laura Stops presented the paper “Integrating Thermodynamic Simulation and Surrogate Modeling to Find Optimal Drive Cycle Strategies for Hydrogen-Powered Trucks”. The study introduces a dynamic thermodynamic model combined with surrogate models based on artificial neural networks to study hydrogen usage in cryo-compressed hydrogen (CcH₂) tanks for heavy-duty trucks.
The research addresses key challenges in hydrogen storage and vehicle operation, offering strategies to maximize driving range, minimize hydrogen losses during dormancy, and analyze refueling timing based on real-world constraints like station availability.
Attending ESCAPE 35 provided an excellent opportunity to engage with the latest advancements in process engineering and to connect with fellow researchers driving the hydrogen transition forward.
Link to the publication: https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.176475