Innovative technology
Reduce development costs for fuel cell systems
A simulation makes it possible to develop carbon-neutral, intelligent and modular energy systems based on innovative fuel cell technology.
Globe Fuel Cell Systems uses simulation software from Ansys to reduce the cost of developing customized fuel cells. Specifically, the aim is to optimize and automate the flow of information within industrial plants to support customers on the path to decarbonization. Temperature control is an essential function in hydrogen-based fuel cell systems. The air flow that supports the cooling of the system is an important aspect of this. For Globe, precision in these areas requires an understanding of mass flows, temperature drops and flow distribution in a cycle. The company uses Ansys simulation as part of its computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis to accelerate validation of the cooling loop's performance and reduce the number of system iterations required. Simulating the cooling loop in the context of the entire fuel cell system also helps Globe engineers better understand the required airflow and identify the adjustments needed to optimize system performance. Through this approach, Globe has been able to reduce development costs by more than $150,000. Today, simulation is a key element of the approval process. It provides fast and accurate results on the way to system certification.
"The transportation sector plays a key role in global decarbonization - speed and reliability are critical," says Dr. Bernhard Wienk-Borgert, co-founder and CTO at Globe Fuel Cell Systems. "Globe's R&D team relies on Ansys simulation in conjunction with CADFEM's consultancy to accelerate the development of our innovative solutions and ensure they operate safely in the real world while meeting our customers' carbon neutrality goals." "Achievingcarbon neutrality is a daunting challenge," says Prith Banerjee, CTO at Ansys. "Simulation provides immediate scaling opportunities for fuel cell technology that can reduce the development time and cost of the fuel cell stack."
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