Tackle Hydrogen Challenges with Simcenter Amesim
From electrolyzers and fuel cells to full H2 production plants, transport and usage systems, Simcenter Amesim system simulation empowers you to design, virtually test, and optimize hydrogen systems virtually—faster, safer, and smarter.
What is System Simulation?
A simulation platform that helps engineers to virtually assess and optimize the performance of a multi-domain, mechatronic system’s under various working conditions.
Model-Based
Build a mock up of your product in minutes, using the off-the-shelf modeling elements contained in Simcenter Amesim, assemble them with a drag-and-drop approach and then parametrize them.
Multi-Domain
An integrated environment to analyze the interactions between different physical domains contained in your product: hydraulics, pneumatics, thermal phenomena, two-phase flows, electrical and mechanical parts, as well as controls. Use Simcenter Amesim to see how these domains interact all together in the same system simulation model.
Multi-Level
Libraries offer multiple levels of model complexity: from 1D to 3D models, from functional to detailed geometry-based models, from quasi-static to dynamic models adapted to the specific simulations needs /
Transient Simulations
Predict the evolution of important performance variables of your component and system over a working cycle: energy flows, masses, temperatures, current, relative humidity, pressure, flow rate, heat exchange…
0D/1D Appraoch
0D Simulation: Focuses on system-level behaviors, treating components like tanks, pumps, or valves as singular entities without considering spatial variations. It’s ideal for rapid calculations and analyzing steady-state or transient behavior.
1D Simulation: Extends this by considering variations along a single spatial dimension, such as fluid flow through a pipe or heat transfer across a component. This adds precision to analyze processes like hydrogen flow in pipelines or thermal management in fuel cells.
By combining these approaches, Simcenter Amesim enables fast, accurate analysis of system-level interactions, helping engineers optimize designs while saving time and costs.
What you can Simulate in the H2 world
Electrolyzers
Simulate different working conditions without physical testing and optimize the cooling system to enhance the durability of the components. Integrate it within a system and assess efficiency and energy production.
H2 Production Plants
Evaluate complex H2 production systems, with multiple energy sources (solar panels, wind turbines, etc.), electrolyzers, and storage systems and size BoP components.
Fuel Cells
Study the effect of some parameters (cell layout, effects of gas diffusion layers, thermal management) on the dynamic performance of the fuel cell and its integration with relevant subsystems.
H2 Storage and Transportation
Both with compressed gas or liquified H2 systems, get a deep insight on both thermal and fluid phenomena occurring and minimize the energy consumption.
Components, Valves and Compressors
Model components considering inertia, resistance, and geometric features, and integrate them in extended networks to detect unwanted behaviors (flow ripples, pressure peaks, resonance).
Refueling Stations
Study the evolution of pressure and flow rates in the components of the network (compressor, ducts, valves, buffer tanks, etc.) and optimise the control strategy to reduce either energy consumption or refuelling time.
Propulsion for Light Mobility
Integrate fuel cells in a digital replica of a vehichle and study the H2 consumption in different mission profiles. Optimize cooling systems and the water management in order to guarantee durability and efficiency.
Microgrids
Integrate fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers, and H2 tanks and test different strategies for managing the energy produced by solar panels, considering different irradiation levels and loads.
Get a Live Presentation of the Software
See what Simcenter Amesim can simulate for your specific product application. Get in touch with us and book a live, personalized demo with one of our application engineers.
Why use System Simulation
System simulation delivers strong ROI by accelerating design cycles, reducing prototyping costs, and enhancing engineering precision for optimal decision-making
Minimize Risk
Predict how components and systems will perform under real-world and extreme conditions, ensuring safety and compliance.
Reduce Time to Market
Virtual testing speeds up product development time by 50%, eliminating costly physical prototypes.
Save Money
Reduce iterations, streamline processes, and avoid costly design failures. Cut physical prototyping costs by 40%.
CASE STUDY
Reduce iterations to develop a new hydrogen valve
Learn how OMB Saleri uses Simcenter Amesim to predict valve behavior and rapidly develop innovative products.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR
From hydrogen production to hydrogen usage: how simulation can help
Watch our webinar and learn how system simulation with Simcenter Amesim provides essential tools for sizing, performance evaluation, thermal management, and control of hydrogen-focused industrial components and systems.
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Harnessing Clean Hydrogen through Digitalization
The shift from fossil fuel dominated production to clean hydrogen production methods is a big one to make. Digitalization holds the key to bridging these gaps and accelerating your company’s progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable hydrogen future.
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