Alexis Maldonado
Contact information
Location: Thermodynamics Laboratory
ajmaldonado@student.unimelb.edu.au
Thesis title
The potential benefits of fuelling a reciprocating engine with cryogenic hydrogen
Research overview
This study will conduct experiments on a standard Waukesha CFR F1/F2 engine with a variable compression ratio, fuelled with cryogenic hydrogen under different configurations, to determine whether it provides additional performance benefits. During the experiments, data will be collected at various stages to evaluate and analyse the knocking resistance of each configuration. A techno-economic analysis will also be performed to assess the viability of the optimal configuration for industrial applications.
Supervisors
Qualifications
Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (2025)
Master of Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique Feminine, France (2025)