公开(公告)号：US20240286892A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-29

申请号：US18584975

申请日：2024-02-22

Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.

Inventor： William BOORUJY ,  Karen DIDOMENICIS

IPC: C01B3/00 ,  F17C11/00

CPC classification number: C01B3/001 ,  F17C11/005 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2227/03

Abstract: Processes and systems are provided to enhance the rates of absorption and desorption of hydrogen into and out of a metal hydride composite material as part of a system for storing and/or compressing hydrogen. The rates of absorption and desorption are enhanced by techniques that enhance heat transfer between metal hydride composite material and a heat exchanger. Embodiments include the use of thermally conductive adhesive, grease or solder between the metal hydride composite material and heat exchanger element, snugly wrapping the metal hydride-heat exchanger element assembly with an expanded metal sheath or a flexible wire, and combinations thereof.