Performance Evaluation Tests of Insulated Pressure Vessels for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage
Insulated pressure vessels are cryogenic-capable pressure vessels that can be fueled with liquid hydrogen or ambient-temperature compressed hydrogen. This flexibility results in multiple advantages with respect to compressed hydrogen tanks or low-pressure liquid hydrogen tanks. Our work is directed at verifying that commercially available aluminum-lined, fiber-wrapped pressure vessels can be safely used to store liquid hydrogen. A series of tests have been conducted, and the results indicate that no significant vessel damage has resulted from cryogenic operation. Future activities include a demonstration project in which the insulated pressure vessels will be installed and tested on two vehicles. A draft standard will also be generated for certification of insulated pressure vessels.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 15002028
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC-147482; TRN: US200408%%48
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 14th World Hydrogen Energy Conference, Montreal, Quebec (CA), 06/09/2002--06/13/2002; Other Information: PBD: 1 Mar 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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