COMSOL Webinar Series

Modeling Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

Abstract

The push for cleaner energy supply is a driving force for developing new hydrogen technology and adapting existing infrastructure to support it. Since direct measurement is often impractical or even impossible when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell R&D, modeling and simulation is a useful solution.

In this webinar, we will share four examples of using the COMSOL Multiphysics® simulation software to model electrolyzer and fuel cell designs, where the goal is to optimize their performance under specific operating conditions. For each example, we will cover the main steps for creating the model as well as results visualization and analysis. The presentation includes a live demo of setting up and solving a model in the software.

Speaker: Ms. Minakshee Phutke, Technology Specialist, COMSOL

Speaker Bio:

Minakshee currently works as a technology specialist at COMSOL, specializing in chemical reaction engineering. She received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from KBCNM University, Jalgaon. She received a master’s degree from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, and a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. Following her doctorate, she worked on developing green steel technology as a post-doctoral fellow.

Lightweighting in EVs with Multiphysics Simulation

Abstract

Electric vehicles (EVs) tend to be heavier than internal combustion engine vehicles due to the heavy weight of battery packs. Because of this, it is becoming increasingly important to design car structures with advanced materials that are lighter while still strong. EV lightweighting can improve vehicle range, acceleration, and braking; reduce tire wear; and increase cargo capacity. Evaluating lightweight materials as well as optimizing structural designs involves accounting for different interacting physics phenomena, including structural mechanics, thermal stresses, and acoustic wave propagation.

If you wish to learn how multiphysics simulation can aid the R&D of lightweight EV components and systems, join us for this live webinar.

We will discuss:

  • - Modeling composite materials for automotive lightweighting
  • - Evaluating the structural integrity and predicting failure; modeling buckling and delamination
  • - Modeling layered composite materials, including fiber-reinforced plastic, laminated plates, and sandwich panels
  • - Different approaches for modeling composite shells — layerwise theory and equivalent single layer theory
  • - Evaluating the micromechanical and macromechanical behavior of composites, including nonlinear composite materials
  • - How to couple composite laminates with multibody structural elements in a multibody system
  • - How to optimize composite layups, ply thicknesses, fiber orientations, and material properties
  • - Parameter, shape, and topology optimization of traction motors and load-bearing automotive components

Speaker: Mr. Prawal Jain, Applications Engineer, COMSOL

Speaker Bio: Prawal Jain joined COMSOL as an applications engineer in 2021. He received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he worked on structural analysis of nonlinear materials. Prior to joining COMSOL, he worked at Genau Extrusions Ltd. in product development.