Amedeo Grimaldi
PhD thesis title: Innovative design, modelling and control of a flexible fuel cell system for transport sector
Academic Tutor: Andrea Casalegno
Academic Supervisor: Stefano De Antonellis and Andrea Baricci
PhD cycle: 35° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Energy Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
MSc: Energy Engineering - Power Production, Politecnico di Milano
Thesis abstract
My research is specifically devoted to the modelling and experimental analysis of new types of vehicles, based on PEM fuel cell system. In order to function efficiently, operating conditions of fuel cell stack needs to be kept inside a defined operational window. I’m working on developing a system model to simulate the whole integrated system and to understand which are the real operating conditions inside the stack. Optimal hydration of reactants must not to be underestimated for long-life. Thus, I’m also focusing on developing a component that lets to humidify reactants in an efficient manner, recovering water generated by fuel cell.
Personal interest in my research theme
I’m interested in the continuous innovation of the hydrogen sector, in particular of PEM fuel cells and this is very exciting. New scientific articles are issued every day on this theme and they provide further knowledge and ideas to proceed with my research. Moreover, there is a growing interest from industries in acquiring knowledge about them and it’s really stimulating to see that your work, though to a very small extent, could be useful to further progress in the direction of making the mobility sector more sustainable.
