Performance assessment of an integrated PEFC and an hydrogen storage device based on innovative material

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (48) ◽  
pp. 17388-17393 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Pedicini ◽  
F. Matera ◽  
G. Giacoppo ◽  
I. Gatto ◽  
E. Passalacqua
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Storage Device ◽  
Innovative Material

Heat and Mass Transfer in Solid State Hydrogen Storage: A Review

2012 ◽  
Vol 134 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Srinivasa Murthy
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Metal Hydrides ◽  
Thermal Design ◽  
Storage Device ◽  
Heat Transfer Medium ◽  
Storage Devices ◽  
Property Data ◽  
Exothermic Process ◽  
Endothermic Process ◽  
Sorption Characteristics

Metal hydrides are formed when certain metals or alloys are exposed to hydrogen at favorable temperatures and pressures. In order to sustain the sorption of hydrogen during this exothermic process, the generated heat has to be removed effectively. Release of hydrogen is an endothermic process needing supply of heat to the metal hydride matrix. Depending on the application, the heat transfer medium can be either a liquid or a gas. Reduction of the total weight of hydrogen storage devices is essential toward utilization of hydrogen for mobile and portable applications. While a variety of new storage materials with desirable sorption characteristics are being suggested, optimal thermal design of the storage device remains a major challenge. Lack of thermodynamic, transport, and thermophysical property data of the material particles and of the bed is another drawback which needs to be addressed.

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