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Semi Hydrogen FC LH¤

Semi Trailer Truck - Long Haul Overview¤

The Heavy-Duty Truck used for Long-Haul journeys stands as a pillar of the transport sector, specially configured to transport large volumes of freight over relatively long distances. This category includes tractor/semitrailer combinations with more than four tires, used for operations over 320 km range.

Semi Trailer Truck Short-Haul Performance Metrics¤

  • Operational Range: Used with a maximum operational range of over 320 km.
  • Annual Performance (dannual): Boasting an annual performance capability of 274,000 km.
  • Load Capacity (nlpv): With a substantial average load capacity of 11.68 tonnes per vehicle.
  • Average Speed: Operating at an average speed of 95 km/h, optimizing delivery times for short-haul logistics 1.
  • Capacity Factor: A 35% capacity utilization factor is considered.
  • Reference Capacity: The derived reference capacity of 1,043.81 tonne-kilometers per hour (tkm/h).

The reference capacity is calculated as follows:

\[ ref_{capacity} = \dfrac{d_{annual} \cdot n_{lpv} \cdot average\\speed}{8760 \cdot 0.35} \]

This calculation method accounts for the annual distance, average load capacity, average speed, and the capacity utilization rate.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell¤

A hydrogen fuel cell operates by combining hydrogen and oxygen atoms to form water, releasing energy in the process. This energy can be converted into electricity and heat. One type of hydrogen fuel cell, known as a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) cell, uses a solid polymer membrane that allows protons to pass through, while blocking electrons. The membrane is coated with catalysts to accelerate the reaction. Hydrogen molecules are fed to the anode, where they dissociate into protons and electrons. The protons pass through the membrane to the cathode, while the electrons circulate in an external circuit, generating a voltage. At the cathode, oxygen molecules react with protons and electrons to form water vapor, which is released from the fuel cell. Overall, the operation of a hydrogen fuel cell relies on the chemical affinity between hydrogen and oxygen, with the PEM cells being one specific type of fuel cell.

ES Model Integration¤

All the parameters concerning the Semi Hydrogen FC LH are listed in the table below.

entry_key value unit sets source_reference
H2_HP (layer) -0.181 kWh NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
MOB_FREIGHT_ROAD (layer) 1 tkm NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_inv 513.5 CAD/(tkm/h) NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_maint 26.39 CAD/(tkm/h)/y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
lifetime 15 y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
ref_size 1043.81 tkm/h NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"

References¤

Data Sources
Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François. (2022). "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"

  1. “Fact #671: April 18, 2011 Average Truck Speeds.” (2023, October 23). Retrieved from https://www.energy.gov/eere/vehicles/fact-671-april-18-2011-average-truck-speeds ⧉ ↩