Fuel cell performance validation for aviation applications

March 17th, 2025

R&D Focus Areas:
Mobility

Lead Organisation:
AMSL Aero

Partners:
Deakin University Hycel

Status:
Active

Start date:
November 2024

Completion date:
2025

Key contacts:
Associate Professor Michael Pereira: michael.pereira@deakin.edu.au
AMSL AERO: Contact Us | Vertiia

Funding:
Not applicable

Project total cost:
Not applicable

Project summary description:
This project aims to develop detailed performance mapping of a nominated hydrogen (short stack) fuel cell to support aircraft powertrain modelling and development.

The expected outcomes will support AMSL Aero to:

  • Refine powertrain modelling and subsequently configuration
  • Evaluate performance changes through simulation and ground testing
  • Examine the longevity of higher-powered fuel cells for aviation

This research uses Deakin University’s Greenlight Innovation G400 fuel cell test station at the Hycel Technology Hub, located at Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus in south west Victoria.

Related publications and key links:
https://www.amslaero.com
Hycel research partnership to test fuel cells for the aviation industry | Deakin

Higher degree studies supported:
Not applicable

 

March 2025