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Design, Analysis, and Testing of a Type V Composite Pressure Vessel for Hydrogen Storage
Maria Mikroni1, Grigorios Koutsoukis1, Dimitrios Vlachos1
1Adamant Composites Ltd., Agias Lavras & Stadiou, 26504 Patras, Greece.
Polymers
|January 8, 2025
Summary
This study developed a numerical model to accurately predict the performance of Type V composite pressure vessels (CPVs) for hydrogen storage. The model
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sustainable Energy
Background:
- Hydrogen is a key zero-emission fuel, necessitating safe and efficient storage solutions.
- Type V composite pressure vessels (CPVs) offer superior properties for high-pressure hydrogen containment.
- Current manufacturing methods like prepreg hand layup process (PHLP) require robust performance validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a numerical model for predicting the performance of Type V CPVs.
- To calculate the numerical burst pressure (NBP) and compare it with experimental burst pressure (EBP).
- To assess the model's accuracy in predicting vessel performance and failure locations.
Main Methods:
- Development of a numerical model for a Type V CPV.
- Calculation of numerical burst pressure (NBP) using the developed model.
- Experimental validation through a Hydraulic Burst Pressure test to determine experimental burst pressure (EBP).
Main Results:
- The numerical model accurately predicted the burst pressure of the Type V CPV.
- The model successfully identified potential failure locations within the vessel.
- A strong correlation was observed between numerical burst pressure (NBP) and experimental burst pressure (EBP).
Conclusions:
- The validated numerical model is a reliable tool for assessing Type V CPV performance.
- This modeling approach can significantly streamline the development and reduce costs for CPV manufacturing.
- The findings support the accelerated production of advanced composite pressure vessels for clean hydrogen energy applications.
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