The potential for use of Hydrogen fuel in aviation and ground transportation industry is growing, and along with it, the need for light-weight tanks to store liquid & sub-cooled hydrogen. Fiber-reinforced composite materials, especially, carbon-fiber composites, are widely used in aerospace industry and have replaced Aluminum, Steel and in some cases Titanium in aircraft and engine components....
As the aviation industry moves toward decarbonization, liquid hydrogen (LH2) emerges as a promising alternative fuel, offering the potential for zero carbon emissions during combustion. However, the successful use of LH2 in aircraft systems relies on understanding the structural integrity of composite materials under extreme temperature conditions as LH2 boils at 20 K (-253 ºC). The tensile...
Type-V cryogenic storage tanks, made from composite materials, have recently utilized 3D-printed composites reinforced with short carbon fibers. These materials combine lightweight design with excellent structural integrity while also exhibiting electrical conductivity and a piezometric response under applied loads. Despite these advantages, their piezometric properties remain unexplored,...
Maritime shipping of vast quantities of liquid hydrogen (LH2) will be necessary to facilitate a global hydrogen ecosystem; with some studies estimating volumes up to 172,000 m3 for individual tanker ships, and requiring stationary storage tanks at terminals of 50,000 m3 to 100,000 m3—ten to fifteen times larger than the current largest tank, located at launch pad B at NASA Kennedy Space Center...
As space exploration becomes more prevalent, passive thermal control becomes increasingly necessary. Preserved cryogenic compressed fuels in space for exploration must be exposed to as little thermal energy as possible, and the primary objective to accomplish this task is through the reflection of incident sunlight. Current passive reflective thermal control coatings are metallic with...
Liquid hydrogen (LH2), recognized as a sustainable green fuel, has garnered significant attention in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) owing to its high energy density and hydrogen purity. However, storing LH2 imposes stringent requirements on the cryogenic temperature mechanical properties of hydrogen storage vessels. Existing hydrogen storage vessels are susceptible to inner liner...
As a renewable and clean energy, hydrogen energy plays a crucial role in constructing the low-carbon and efficient modern energy infrastructure. Hydrogen storage is a key link in the hydrogen energy application chain. The common vessels with metal or plastic inner liners are prone to defects such as hydrogen embrittlement, collapse, and delamination. All-composite vessel (Type V vessel) is a...
