GT Webinars Spring -Fall24 (15)

  • Optimize fuel-cell powered tugboat propulsion in specific conditions for enhanced efficiency and performance.

  • Integrate fuel cell, energy storage, and propulsion system models using a multi-physics simulation approach.

  • Implement optimal controls solution based on ECMS, considering system dynamics and constraints to achieve maximum fuel savings.


Abstract

This webinar highlights the multi-objective optimization of a fuel-cell powered in-harbor tugboat propulsion under selected duty cycle and weather conditions. The dynamic and forward-facing multi-physics simulation model integrates a physics-based fuel cell / balance of plant (BOP) model and an electrical-equivalent energy storage (ESS) model offering realistic response dynamics. The optimal controls solution, which is based on ECMS utilizes a kinematic backward-facing propulsion system model considering the system dynamics and constraints. The proposed modelling approach exploits the fuel saving potential of each system design variant, and thus offers a significant design and workflow improvement. 

Topics include: 

• The webinar focuses on optimizing a fuel-cell-powered tugboat propulsion in specific conditions

• A multi-physics simulation model is used to integrate fuel cell, energy storage, and propulsion system models

• The optimal controls solution is based on ECMS and considers system dynamics and constraints

• The proposed model offers realistic response dynamics for the tugboat propulsion system

Michael Zagun
Michael Zagun| Presenter
Staff Application Engineer, Mobility & System Integration | Ground Vehicle, Marine & System Integration at Gamma Technologies GmbH
Thomas VEVAUD-1
Thomas Vevaud | Presenter
Senior Application Engineer, Reactive Flow Systems | Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technology at Gamma Technologies GmbH