Harsh environment testing

General expertise of the research group

• Climatic testing and validation of large & heavy machinery, systems, components and prototypes

Specific hydrogen- related expertise & research topics

• Fuel cell component or system reliability testing in harsh environments
• Electrolyser component or system reliability testing in harsh environments
• Power unit components (Rectifier, convertor and transformer) reliability testing in harsh environments
• Storage tank testing under harsh climatic conditions

Available equipment/tools

• Large climatic test chamber Antwerp
  • 10.6m x 7m x 8m
  • Down to – 60 °C; up to + 60 °C
  • Up to 95 % Relative Humidity
  • IR-heat
  • Icing conditions
• Mobile large cold chamber
  • 20m x 7m x 7m
  • Down to -40 °C

Participating in FL/B/EU funded projects with H2 related research

• HOH2test: https://www.sirris.be/nl/joint-project/hoh2test-haalbaarheidsstudie-offshore-waterstof-testfaciliteit

Main relevant publications

1. https://www.sirris.be/en/inspiration/powidian-tests-hydrogen-powered-generator-under-extreme-conditions