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  • iHAPC results – SAE International in Italy, 14-17.9.2025

We’re proud to share that the results of our simulation research will be presented at the SAE International – 17th International Conference on Engines and Vehicles for Sustainable Transport (ICE2025), taking place on 14-17 September in Capri, Italy.

Our Task Leader, Sajid Ahammed, will present the paper titled: Enabling near-zero emissions and superior efficiency in large-bore, medium-speed engines with a hydrogen-argon power cycle.

This research marks a key milestone in demonstrating the potential of innovative thermodynamic cycles to support the decarbonization of large engine applications. For the first time, this study investigates the feasibility of the hydrogen–argon cycle in the context of its intended application in high-power-density peaking power plants. The study forms pre-design constraints for the corresponding world-first relevant-scale (150kW/per cylinder) demonstrator of the APC technology to be built in Finland by the iHAPC consortium.

The paper with details is available: Enabling near-zero emissions and superior efficiency in large-bore, medium-speed engines with a hydrogen-argon power cycle

 

  • iHAPC results – first stop: PTNSS Congress in Poland, 23-25.6.2025

In June 2025, the iHAPC project was presented for the first time outside Finland, during the 11th International Congress on Internal Combustion Engines (PTNSS) – a well-established event with over 20 years of history, held this year in Katowice, Poland.

The PTNSS Congress gathered more than 200 participants, including international experts in combustion engine technology: scientists, engineers, industry professionals, representatives from research institutions and the European Union. The event provided a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge and perspectives on the role of internal combustion engines in the evolving energy landscape.

During the New Engine Technology session, Project Manager and WP5 Leader, Ksenia Siadkowska delivered a presentation titled: “Integrated Hydrogen-Argon Power Cycle to improve combustion efficiency.” The speech generated significant interest, especially regarding: the use of argon in advanced combustion concepts; combustion modelling methodologies; the overall system approach and structure of the iHAPC project.

As a result, the event led to: establishing new international contacts; increased interest in visiting the project’s laboratory facilities; expressions of interest from researchers and experts wanting to engage with the iHAPC consortium.

The next edition of the PTNSS Congress is planned for June 2027 in Opole, Poland (Congress PTNSS)

 

The concept of iHAPC project was presented during Energy Week in Vaasa 20.03.2025 by Maciej Mikulski, iHAPC Project Leader.