Abstract:
Fluid storage tank, comprising at least one layer, wherein the at least one layer encloses at least one chamber, further comprising a valve, the valve connecting an interior of the at least one chamber with an exterior of the at least one chamber, wherein the fluid storage tank is made at least partially by means of 3D-printing.
Abstract:
A storage tank for storing compressed fluid supplied from a source, comprising: an single piece elongate extruded body having an upper surface, a lower surface and side walls connecting the upper surface and the lower surface and at least one support member extending between the upper surface and the lower surface to define a plurality of storage chambers within the elongate body; and a pair of end caps mounted to an end of the elongate body to provide communication between the plurality of storage chambers, each end cap having a plurality of sockets formed thereon, at least one of which is connectable to the source for receiving the compressed fluid for storage within the plurality of storage chambers.
Abstract:
Onboard hydrogen storage of 5-13 kg of H2 is required to enable a vehicle driving range greater than 500 Kms, using pot fuel cell or internal combustion engines. Current storage systems face many challenges related to cost, durability/operability, charge/discharge rates and safety, which may limit widespread commercialization of vehicles powered by hydrogen. The present invention aims to overcome these challenges and is based on a modular cellular solid product platform system that stores gases such as hydrogen in interconnected unit cells at pressures up to or exceeding 100 MPa. The system provides a more efficient and safer way of storing gases for mobility applications and other, with greater performance, allowing a wider spread of hydrogen as the fuel of the future.
Abstract:
A pressure vessel assembly includes a composite layer surrounding at least one chamber. A heating element is embedded in the composite layer for extracting gas from the chamber.