H2CONROL – Complete hydrogen vehicle control system

Project objectives:

The aim of the project is to develop a complete control system for a hydrogen vehicle, in line with the latest technological solutions. The aim of the project corresponds with current strategies for the development of the hydrogen economy in Poland and Europe, the formation of a low- and zero-emission economy, RES, the use of alternative fuels (clean fuels), activities related to the wider environmental protection. The result of the project will be commercialised and will find its application in economic practice, really supporting the development of hydrogen technology and economy in Poland.

The activities necessary for the development of a complete hydrogen vehicle control system have been grouped into three stages, planned over a period of 17 months. Stage 1 involves carrying out the necessary calculations and analyses of the vehicle gauge, dynamics, statics and traction characteristics. In Stage 2, the procurement of key hydrogen components (components and subassemblies for a rail vehicle with hydrogen power system) is planned. Part of the activities planned in this stage will involve carrying out public tender procedures in accordance with the Public Procurement Law. Stage 3 will involve the development and implementation of a control system for the hydrogen rail vehicle (hardware and software).

Results:

The form of commercialisation of the project results was developed jointly by the project partners and assumes two clear commercialisation paths, i.e.: a) granting a non-exclusive licence for the use of the complete control system in the vehicle (direct commercialisation; IP sales) and b) reselling the complete control system. Commercialisation of the project results in the form of non-exclusive licensing strongly reduces the project risk associated with the possibility of the partner/customer withdrawing from the project and leaves the Institute open to cooperation and commercialisation of the project results with another manufacturer of rail vehicles with a hydrogen power system.