Within the scope of this project a small, dynamic metal hydride storage system was developed. In addition to storing hydrogen it is able to support the thermal management of fuel cell vehicles in extreme situations. Using a semi-physical model of a fuel cell vehicle, requirements were determined and an appropriate storage system designed. In addition, a model of a metal hydride storage system based on the balance equations was developed. This was validated with tests on a storage system developed and built in-house. The simulations carried out permitted the optimisation of the storage system geometry and the prediction of performance in a particular driving cycle.
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Within the scope of this project a small, dynamic metal hydride storage system was developed. In addition to storing hydrogen it is able to support the thermal management of fuel cell vehicles in extreme situations. Using a semi-physical model of a fuel cell vehicle, requirements were determined and an appropriate storage system designed. In addition, a model of a metal hydride storage system based on the balance equations was developed. This was validated with tests on a storage system develope...
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