Sirris: Product Development Hub

General expertise of the research group

Product development in Light, Smart and Micro domains. The Hub combines the expertise of 6 labs (Conception Lab / Fabrication Lab / Micro Lab / Plastics Lab / Hybrids Lab & Smart Lab) to support the companies in the development of innovative products

Specific hydrogen- related expertise & research topics

  • Simulation of the structural behaviour of high-pressure composite vessels
  • Definition of optimization of the boss and the laminate structure
  • Material characterization from specimens produced out of the right process technology

Available equipment/tools:

  • Simulations through WoundSim/Abaqus chain and Samcef
  • Material characterization via universal tensile machine

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

  • H2020 THOR
    • Partnership: FAURECIA, CETIM & CETIM Grand Est, Air Liquide, RIA, CNRS, NTNU, Sirris
    • The THOR project aims to develop a cost-effective high-pressure “type 4” thermoplastic composite hydrogen storage vessel for transportation applications.
    • https://thor-fch2.eu/

International collaborations:

  • Only through the EY Project THOR described in the next frame

Contact persons

Didier Garray

didier.garray@sirris.be

Sirris

Auguste Reyerslaan 80, 1030 Brussels

Sirris