Safe & Open HYDROGEN TEST CENTER for Belgium and Europe VKHyLab
Opening in 2027
Operated by the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics
Demonstrating innovations
Interdisciplinary exchange & collaboration projects
Qualification tests
Safe Hydrogen Infrastructure in the center of Europe
Fundamental research
Education & skills training
The VKhylab initiative is supported by the Federal Plan for Recovery and Investments.
The VKI is charged by the Federal Government to create and operate a shared generic infrastructure opened to external partners from academic, research centers and industry to perform their large-scale experimentation and qualification on site or remotely.
Experimental Capabilities
- From laboratory scaled models to industrial size
- Liquid and gas hydrogen, hydrogen carrying molecules (Methane, Ammonia, …)
- Wide application range over the value chain of hydrogen economy
The VKhyLab development phases:
- Feasibility studies (2022)
- Engineering design (2023)
- Construction (2025)
HYDROGEN ...
is a game changer in the new era of GREEN ENERGY TRANSITION
“VKI has 65 years of experience in experimental and numerical fluid dynamics. VKI Team daily designs and implements new experimental rigs, executes challenging measurement campaigns, performs advanced data post-processing, has sound understanding of measured complex physical phenomena… In addition, VKI has an in-depth knowledge of instrumentation and sensor, accuracy and precision maximization.”
VKI Role and Offer
- Coordination of Test Center operations
- Safe and optimal integration of test modules for partners and clients
- Design and execution of experiments
- Data collection and post-treatment algorithms
- Training
Get in touch with us
Peter SIMKENS
Business Development Manager
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Roland LENERS
Business Development Manager
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Laura PEVERONI
Senior Project Manager