Numerical comparison of hydrogen desorption behaviors of metal hydride beds based on uranium and on zirconium-cobalt
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon (Korea, Republic of)
In this paper, the hydrogen delivery capabilities of uranium (U) and zirconium-cobalt (ZrCo) are compared quantitatively in order to find the optimum getter materials for tritium storage. A three-dimensional hydrogen desorption model is applied to two identically designed cylindrical beds with the different materials, and hydrogen desorption simulations are then conducted. The simulation results show superior hydrogen delivery performance and easier thermal management capability for the U bed. This detailed analysis of the hydrogen desorption behaviors of beds with U and ZrCo will help to identify the optimal bed material, bed design, and operating conditions for the storage and delivery system in ITER. (authors)
- OSTI ID:
- 22429725
- Journal Information:
- Fusion Science and Technology, Vol. 67, Issue 2; Conference: TRITIUM 2013: 10. International Conference on Tritium Science and Technology, Nice Acropolis (France), 21-25 Oct 2013; Other Information: Country of input: France; 11 refs.; ISSN 1536-1055
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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