{"id":13568,"date":"2024-09-12T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/news\/model-for-calculating-hydrogen-filling-stations\/"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T11:36:13","slug":"model-for-calculating-hydrogen-filling-stations","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/zbt.de\/en\/news\/model-for-calculating-hydrogen-filling-stations\/","title":{"rendered":"Model for calculating hydrogen filling stations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Free simulation model for calculating hydrogen filling stations<\/h1>\n

Designing and engineering hydrogen filling stations for reliable and safe operation is a major challenge due to constantly changing requirements and rapid developments. The HRS model, which has now been published, aims to provide a solution. <\/h4>\n

Hydrogen filling stations \u2013 including hydrogen filling stations<\/b> for trailers, shipping containers, trains, etc. \u2013 play a fundamental role in the transport and use of gaseous hydrogen. The requirements for these stations can be very specific and are also subject to change, which makes their design extremely difficult. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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To make it easier for planners to calculate and model hydrogen filling stations<\/b>, ZBT and Prof. Harry Hoster’s Chair of Energy Technology (LET) at the University of Duisburg-Essen have jointly developed a tool for simulating such stations<\/b>. Originally launched with a focus on hydrogen refuelling stations (HRS), the HRS model<\/b> can now be used for all types of hydrogen filling stations. <\/p>\n

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From the outset, the aim was to make the tool publicly available. This has now been achieved and the tool can be downloaded free of charge<\/b> from the website (see link below). The website contains the most important information about the model, the project and the planned activities. Partners and companies can download the MATLAB Simulink<\/b>-based tool and use it themselves or collaborate with the research centres in workshops or projects. <\/p>\n

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The \u2018HRS Model\u2019 project ran from 2021 to 2024 and was funded by the Industrial Collective Research (IGF). A follow-up project<\/strong> with the short title \u2018HRS Model II\u2019 has already been submitted to the funding agency.<\/p>\n

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FDFC 2026 – Improved Mn-based catalysts for electrolysis<\/h4>\n

Can manganese oxides, which are abundant in the earth, withstand the harsh, acidic environment of PEM water electrolysis? – A presentation at the FDFC 2026 in Montpelier <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Top Cited Article 2025 – Award for ZBT-DOCTORAL student<\/h4>\n

Adib Caidi has received the “Top Cited Article Award 2025” from the scientific publisher Wiley. This is in recognition of a publication that is one of the most cited articles in the journal Particle & Particle Systems Characterization. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Easter Academy – Dr. Burghard Lutter teaches children about ADDITIVE manufacturing using the example of an egg cup<\/h4>\n

An egg cup as an introduction to the world of development and production: Dr. Burghard Lutter brought technology to life at the Luisenschule’s Easter Academy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Successful networking in Duisburg: Regional hydrogen practice meets research, industry and politics<\/h4>\n

On 5 February 2026, the 4th networking meeting of the Mat4Hy collaboration platform took place in Duisburg together with H2!Raum – directly opposite the ZBT. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Double doctoral success at ZBT<\/h4>\n

There was double cause for celebration at ZBT: Sebastian Hirt and Viktor Mackert successfully completed their doctoral programmes with the successful defence of their dissertations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Novel nickel electrodes for more efficient AEM electrolysis<\/h4>\n

A team from ZBT, fem and RUB has developed a novel nickel-based catalyst that significantly increases electrolysis efficiency<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Ceremonial inauguration of the new Greenlyte direct air capture plant at the hydrogen test field<\/h4>\n

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies and ZBT have commissioned a new direct air capture plant at the hydrogen test field in Duisburg. The plant was constructed in a short period of time and supports the further development of infrastructure for green molecules and synthetic energy sources. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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