SRM University, AP-Amaravati and SRM Institute of Science and Technology have signed a MoU with Integral Coach Factory(ICF), Chennai, to create a fuel cell-based train prototype.
Fuel cells have higher efficiency than fossil fuel engines. These also operate silently compared to internal combustion engines. Hydrogen-based fuel cells can also eliminate pollution caused by burning fossil fuels since they do not produce carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) when they are in use, says a release.
SRM will be responsible for conceptualising and creating energy storage systems, including fuel cells, batteries, super capacitors, DC/DC converters and control systems. ICF will develop equipment beyond DC link for switcher in coaches.
