H2 ICE: Technological feasibility of the hydrogen combustion engine

Hydrogen can serve as a fuel for combustion engines (H2 ICE) and is a realistic alternative to make high-power applications more sustainable. This is especially true for long-distance freight transport and off-road vehicles such as construction and agricultural machinery, where electric drives cannot meet the specific requirements. The aim of this project is to investigate the technical feasibility of this technology for such applications and to use the knowledge gained for education, testing opportunities and demonstration of hydrogen combustion engines. This will be done by providing an overview of existing technologies and their development phase, developing a practical demonstration setup and researching and testing this new technology in real situations. The knowledge gained will be used to develop courses and practicals for students and technicians, so that education and training in this area can be provided. The setup can also be used as a test setup for companies, so that technicians can understand the engine and learn to integrate it into their application. Finally, the system can also serve as a demonstration model for both professionals and the general public to discover the advantages of hydrogen combustion engines.