Solid-state energy storage hydrogen refueling station

What is a hydrogen refueling station?

Hydrogen refueling stations (HRSs) are key infrastructures rapidly spreading out to support the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles for several mobility purposes.

What are the characteristics of a gaseous hydrogen refueling station?

Therefore gaseous hydrogen refueling stations (whether produced on-site or transported) have the following primary characteristics: initial GH 2 storage, compression, high-pressure storage (if applicable), and thermal management (therefore a pre-cooling phase) prior to the hydrogen flowing into the vehicle's tank.

Can hydrogen storage be integrated into a commercialized hydrogen refuel station?

This study is motivated by a demonstration case where the Australia Research Council has provided funding support to investigate the integration of hydrogen storage via LOHCs into a commercialized hydrogen refuel station in Canberra, Australia.

Why is solid-state hydrogen storage important?

It is significant to note that the increased focus on solid-state hydrogen storage, as opposed to conventional gaseous and liquid storage methods , is due to its superior volumetric capacity (100–130 g/L), good safety, a simple system (gas cylinder- and compressor-free solution), and good economy [6 – 8].

Can solid-state hydrogen storage solve the Storage Challenge onboard vehicles?

Worldwide research is underway to solve the storage challenge onboard vehicles with solid-state hydrogen storage based on solid adsorbents, advanced hydrides and combinations thereof. The challenges include reducing weight, lowering cost and reducing refill time at the service station.

Which refueling stations are best suited for hydrogen storage?

Various types of refueling stations were thus analyzed, with various layouts, with LH 2 and (GH 2 storage, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each of them. Regardless matter the volume of data and information acquired, there is no such thing as an ideal arrangement for hydrogen stations.