SCOPE
Hydrogen storage and distribution
Maturity Level
TRL 4
Development Level
Prototype
Protection Level
Type IV tank manufacturing by RTM technology
Entity:
Manufacture of a tank to store compressed H2 at pressures of 700 bar (type IV). The tank consists of a polymer liner and a composite structural coating. The decrease in permeability and interaction of the liner with hydrogen is studied by means of polymer modifications and additivation. RTM (resin transfer moulding) technology is used for the structural coating, which is not very common in the market today, with most options being manufactured by filament winding. The interest in using RTM is its higher production rate to try to bring this form of energy storage closer to the mobility sector.
Challenges met
The research is aimed at:
- Improving the leak-tightness of hydrogen tanks.
- Improving the mechanical performance of the tanks (reducing their weight).
- Improving the production rate of the tanks.
Scope of application
Automotive sector. In particular to hydrogen mobility with fuel cells. It aims to increase the storage capacity of this gas to increase the autonomy of vehicles.
Main publications
Related projects
- PCPP HIDROGENIA – Design, manufacture and validation of a hydrogen gas storage tank with improved permeability properties for aeronautical application.
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