CFD simulations of filling and emptying of hydrogen tanks

• Published in: International journal of hydrogen energy Vol. 42; no. 11; pp. 7304 - 7313
• Main Authors: Melideo, D., Baraldi, D., Acosta-Iborra, B., Ortiz Cebolla, R., Moretto, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 16.03.2017
• Subjects: CFD validation; Compressed hydrogen storage; Hydrogen refuelling; Hydrogen safety; Tank emptying; Tank fast filling; Hydrogen refuelling; Tank fast filling; Tank emptying; Compressed hydrogen storage; Hydrogen safety; CFD validation

During the filling of hydrogen tanks high temperatures can be generated inside the vessel because of the gas compression while during the emptying low temperatures can be reached because of the gas expansion. The design temperature range goes from −40 °C to 85 °C. Temperatures outside that range cou...