More clarity. More control. More performance. Optimizing hydrogen combustion for maximum efficiency and safety

LaVision's measurement expertise in combustion research

LaVision is a world leader in the optical diagnostics of combustion processes. Our high-precision measurement systems provide valuable insights into flame structure, temperature distribution, pollutant emissions and fuel mixture. State-of-the-art laser and high-speed camera technologies enable detailed analysis of combustion processes – both in research laboratories and in industrial applications.

Why are detailed optical measurements essential for hydrogen combustion?

As a clean energy source, hydrogen offers great potential for low-emission combustion technologies. However, in order to ensure efficient and safe use, critical parameters must be precisely recorded:
Flame stability – preventing uncontrolled burns and flashbacks
Mixing behavior – Ensuring homogeneous fuel distribution for efficient combustion
Temperature control – optimization of the combustion chamber for maximum performance and minimum NOx emissions
Emission control – reduction of nitrogen oxides (NOx) through targeted fuel control

Industries & Applications

Our measuring systems for hydrogen combustion are essential in various industrial sectors:

Automotive industry – development of efficient H₂ combustion engines

Transportation industry – Development of powerful H₂ combustion commercial vehicle engines

Energy generation – Investigation of efficiency in hydrogen combustion chambers of power plants
Aerospace – Optimization of hydrogen engines for sustainable aviation

Shipping – Research into emission-free hydrogen drives for large ship engines

Industrial process heat – control of H₂-based high-temperature processes

Advantages of our visualizing measurement techniques

  • Precise real-time analysis – immediate evaluation of critical flame parameters
  • Highest spatial & temporal resolution – detection of ultra-fast and smallest combustion processes
  • Multi-parameter measurements – simultaneous analysis of temperature, flame stability, flow and emissions
  • Contactless measurement technology – no influence on the combustion process, maximum safety
  • Modular systems – scalable for various applications, from basic research to industrial quality control

LaVision's measuring method for hydrogen combustion

NOx camera for industrial requirements of comprehensive combustion analysis

With the NOx camera, LaVision is setting new standards for the combustion analysis of hydrogen and ammonia.

  • Market-leading camera technology: direct visualization of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in high-temperature flames
  • Real-time monitoring of NOx generation: important findings for reducing harmful emissions
  • Precise flame analysis: identification of high-temperature zones with critical emission values
  • Ideal for industrial & scientific applications: NOx control in combustion chambers, hydrogen engines and power plants

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LIF (Laser-Induced Fluorescence)

  • Identification of reactive species (e.g. OH radicals) to determine the flame structure
  • High-resolution visualization of fuel distribution in the combustion chamber

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Rayleigh Scattering

  • Precise determination of flame temperature & mixing processes
  • Polarization-controlled signal measurement for maximum quality

Tracer LIF

  • Scalar imaging of hydrogen mixtures with high-frequency lasers
  • Real-time tracking of fuel flows and combustion efficiency

5 questions & answers
on hydrogen combustion measurement

Hydrogen has a high flame speed and is extremely easy to ignite, which can lead to flashbacks or uncontrolled combustion. Precise measurements help to better control these processes.

Our state-of-the-art measuring techniques provide detailed data on flame characterization – essential for the development of efficient and low-emission combustion processes.

LIF enables contactless and non-invasive visualization of combustion processes with a high spatial and temporal resolution.

NOx cameras analyse the progression over time and thus help to optimize combustion systems in order to minimize pollutant emissions.

Yes, our systems are modular and scalable – from basic research to industrial process optimization.

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The future belongs to sustainable fuels – with LaVision you can rely on maximum precision, efficiency and safety for the optimum use of innovative energy sources.

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