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Europe and Africa 2023

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PL0001002 Project Hydrive

AGH University of Science and Technology

Prototype P Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2

Technical Inspections

Before they get on track, Prototype vehicles need to pass a series of 12 technical inspections. For some, the only goal is getting through this test. Many never even make it that far.

12/12
Complete 12/12 inspections passed

Passed

1. Inspection Queue Entry

1 / 3

Passed

2. Driver's Control

15 / 15

Appropriate motorsports helmet (s) - Primary Driver (21 a)

Helmet label readable - Primary Driver (21 a)

Helmet has no cracks/indentations - Primary Driver (21 a)

Visor is clear and has no cracks - Primary Driver (21 b)

Racing suit (s) / Gloves - Primary Driver (21 a, c)

Single piece fire retardant racing suit - Primary Driver (22 a)

Shoes; socks & balacava/FRC - Primary Driver (22 b, d)

Driver weight (> 50kg) - Primary Driver (20 a)

Ballast required?

Ballast based on lightest driver (20 c)

Ballast of suitable type, proper location, sealed (20 b)

SHELL logo front / both sides (4 a-g)

Race number front / both sides (4 a-g)

Partner sticker both sides (4 a-g)

Other stickers < 400 cm² (4 a-g)

Passed

3. Vehicle Weight

2 / 2

Passed

4. Vehicle Dimensions

6 / 6

Passed

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

11 / 11

Safety Belts = 5 mounting points (29 a-b)

Safety Belts - chassis fixing (29 d)

Crotch strap under body (29 b)

Top strap at 10° angle (29 b)

Length adjustor high enough for adjustement (29 b)

Safety belt has a tight fit (no slack) (29 c)

Safety belt strenght verified (29 d)

Crumple space-protect from front/side impact (25 a ii)

Roll bar resist 70 kg all directions (26 d)

Roll bar 50 mm > driver's head - Primary Driver (26 b)

Roll bar width > shoulders - Primary Driver (26 c)

Passed

6. Brakes

9 / 9

2 Hydraulic brake system 1 front & 1 rear (43 a)

1 single Hydraulic circuit per axle (43 a)

Foot operated front brake by single pedal (43 a)

Rear brake by single lever or pedal (43 a)

Brake rotors point in direction of wheel rotation (43 a)

No acting on tyres (43 a)

All wheels have brakes (43 a)

Ergonomy (both hands on steering mech.) (43 a)

Effectiveness Ramp Test (43 b)

Passed

7. Visibility

7 / 7

Passed

8. Exit

1 / 1

Passed

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

19 / 19

Fully closed body (25 j, g)

Quality of body driver collision protection (26 a-d)

Front Crumple Zone = 100 mm (25 a ii)

Solid floor & frame (25 i)

No external appendages or sharp edges (25 c)

Body panels do not change shape in wind (25 b, d)

Internal/ext'l opening mech effective/intuitive (30 c)

Method of opening marked with red arrow (30 c)

No tape outside to seal body cover (30 d)

Bulkhead rigid & fire resistant (27 b-d)

Bulkhead isolates energy/driver compartment (27 a)

Chain/belt guard (34 g)

Running wheels (Pr:3/4, UC:4) (25 a iii)

Wheels dimensions & matching rim OK (41 a-b)

Wheels isolated from driver, chassis, or body (41 c)

Nothing touching wheels (e.g. batt cables..) (41 e)

Steering efficiency no play (42 d)

If indirect/electr, safe b/up (man. override) (42 c)

If electronic steering no joystick (42 c)

Passed

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

19 / 19

Correct vehicle electrical schematic (58 c)

Electrical enclosures - transparent (57 j)

Only one Battery, single physical package (57 b)

Max 48 V nominal (60 V Peak) (57 a)

Capacity < 1000 Wh (57 d iv)

Main fuse < 300 mm from +ve terminal (57 e)

Batt mount firm, behind b/head, not under seat (57 c)

Solid metal containment tray OR Lipo bag (57 d vi)

Charger built for battery (57 d iii)

Charging Protection (fire blanket, Lipo bag) (24 h)

Electrical wiring connections visible/no splices (57 k)

Elec system has proper fuse protection (57 e)

Acceptable electrically powered devices (57 h, i)

Fuse on +ve of FC, <300mm, size < surf area (57 e)

Accessory circuit isolated from propulsion (65 k, m)

Super Cap voltage > system V (57 a)

Fuse on +ve of SC, <300mm, size OK (57 e)

Super Cap External connectors (63 c)

Super Cap Electrical Isolation from body/frame (57 f)

Passed

11. Energy Verification

17 / 17

Doc'n (schematic, H2 flow, fuel cell) (58 c, 65 a)

Correct system design (65 a)

Pipe H2 suitable, S.Steel (1.5b), PTFE (<1.5b) (65 f)

Connectors H2 OK (comp type, no teflon) (65 f)

2 ventilation holes 5 cm² (65 c)

Hydrogen sensor at highest point (65 d)

Normally closed solenoid valve (65 e)

Hydrogen cylinder firmly installed (65 b v, vi)

Installed Press. valve must vent outsdie vehicle (65 f, v)

Flowmeter installed and functioning (65 a, h)

Purge pipe vents outside or not used (65 g)

Emergency shutdown

Internal/External Estop Switch (37 f)

Latching push button (no push/pull levers) (37 g)

Efficiency of Estop (3 methods, valve/MC) (37 a-c)

Dead man's switch (37 h)

Blue triangle sticker (37 f (iii))

Passed

12. Final Check

4 / 4

Previous participation
Event	Vehicle category	Energy class	Rank	Result
Poland 2026	Prototype P	Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2	5	336.86km/m3 209.31mi/m3
Europe and Africa 2025	Prototype P	Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2	7	327.37km/m3 203.42mi/m3
Europe and Africa 2024	Prototype P	Hydrogen Fuel Cell H2	6	240.22km/m3 149.27mi/m3

Europe and Africa 2023

PL0001002 Project Hydrive

AGH University of Science and Technology

Technical Inspections

1. Inspection Queue Entry

2. Driver's Control

3. Vehicle Weight

4. Vehicle Dimensions

5. Seat Belts & Roll bar

6. Brakes

7. Visibility

8. Exit

9. Mechanical Vehicle Design

10. Electrical Vehicle Design

11. Energy Verification

12. Final Check

Previous participation