Journal Article
Development and Validation of a Numerical Thermal Simulation Model for Compressed Hydrogen Gas Storage Tanks
2011-04-12
2011-01-1342
The fueling of hydrogen vehicles in three minutes enabling ranges above 500 km offers a significant advantage over other types of electric powertrain vehicles. SAE J2601, published in 2010, offers the first and only worldwide guideline to standardize fueling methodology. Due to the properties of hydrogen and compressed storage, each type and geometry tank heats up differently. Therefore, a hydrogen fueling methodology needs to take into account the range of storage anticipated from all automakers. This paper will describe a simulation tool developed in order to be able to assist in the development of a fueling procedure for General Motors Company; SAE J2601 team and the validation thereof. A reduced numerical simulation model has been developed that simulates the thermal response of a compressed gas storage tank operated under transient conditions.
