Powertrains for High Intensity Applications – 24 Hours with H2ICE

Authors

J. L. Beduneau, L. Doradoux, G. Meissonnier, M. Da Graca, Y. Rimlinger, G. Dober, B. Gomot, W. F. Piock, PHINIA, Blois / Belval:

Year

2024

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Production/Publication ÖVK

Summary

The Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H₂ICE) is an attractive option to eliminate CO₂ emissions in global automotive markets and is seeing rapidly growing interest. For some applications, BEV’s and Fuel Cell’s do not easily meet the required operating and environmental constraints, and so are not an easy option for decarbonization. These intensive applications might have extreme temperature ranges, dirty operating environments, the need for continuous high-power operation, or a requirement for multiple shifts with very high uptime. In such situations, the refueling convenience of H₂, combined with the robustness of the ICE following more than a century of development offers a distinct advantage when choosing between the zero CO₂ options. Attractive economics further improves the case for H₂ICE in such applications.

This paper presents PHINIA’s experience with H₂ICE on multiple different engines operated at high intensity proving its flexibility, robustness and reliability. These positive characteristics were demonstrated on PHINIA’s LCV by operating continuously for 12 hrs. Large distances were covered, short refueling times enabled a high utilization rate and the relatively low specific weight of the powertrain allowed for the transportation of heavy loads at high vehicle speeds. Another example with a high utilization requirement is the Genset application. Not only must this application be able to run continuously for 24 hrs, with good high load efficiency when required, but it must also be ready for a rapid start from cold in case it is used as a back-up power supply. A third example is for racing applications where the H₂ICE can be very attractive, as it shows an exceptional power to weight ratio, which makes it very interesting for endurance racing such as the 24 hrs of Le Mans. All presented examples are showing the superior characteristics of H₂ICE for these high intensity applications.

ISBN

978-3-9504969-3-2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62626/wiwh-4y3g Copy link