A Review on Industrial Perspectives and Challenges on Material, Manufacturing, Design and Development of Compressed Hydrogen Storage Tanks for the Transportation Sector

Mariana Pimenta Alves, Waseem Gul, Carlos Alberto Cimini Junior and Sung Kyu Ha
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Mariana Pimenta Alves: Post Graduate Program in Structural Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
Waseem Gul: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsim-ri, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea
Carlos Alberto Cimini Junior: Post Graduate Program in Structural Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, MG, Brazil
Sung Kyu Ha: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsim-ri, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Korea

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 14, 1-32

Abstract: Hydrogen fuel cell technology is securing a place in the future of advanced mobility and the energy revolution, as engineers explore multiple paths in the quest for decarbonization. The feasibility of hydrogen-based fuel cell vehicles particularly relies on the development of safe, lightweight and cost-competitive solutions for hydrogen storage. After the demonstration of hundreds of prototype vehicles, today, commercial hydrogen tanks are in the first stages of market introduction, adopting configurations that use composite materials. However, production rates remain low and costs high. This paper intends to provide an insight into the evolving scenario of solutions for hydrogen storage in the transportation sector. Current applications in different sectors of transport are covered, focusing on their individual requirements. Furthermore, this work addresses the efforts to produce economically attractive composite tanks, discussing the challenges surrounding material choices and manufacturing practices, as well as cutting-edge trends pursued by research and development teams. Key issues in the design and analysis of hydrogen tanks are also discussed. Finally, testing and certification requirements are debated once they play a vital role in industry acceptance.

Keywords: hydrogen; storage; transportation; filament winding (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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