China, People’s Republic
A Dual Zone Thermodynamic Model for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles
Sep 2017
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With the simple structure and quick refuelling process the compressed hydrogen storage system is currently widely used. However thermal effects during charging-discharging cycle may induce temperature change in storage tank which has significant impact on the performance of hydrogen storage and the safety of hydrogen storage tank. To address this issue we once propose a single zone lumped parameter model to obtain the analytical solution of Read More
RBD-fast Based Sensitivity and Uncertainty Analysis on a Computational Hydrogen Recombiner Test Case
Sep 2017
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Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition Ratio (DDTR) is an important parameter in measuring the hazard of hydrogen detonation at given thermodynamic conditions. It’s among the major tasks to evaluate DDTR in the study of hydrogen safety in a nuclear containment. With CFD tools detailed distribution of thermodynamic parameters at each instant can be simulated with considerable reliability. Then DDTR can be estimated using related CFD output. Read More
Energy Management Strategy of Hydrogen Fuel Cell/Battery/Ultracapacitor Hybrid Tractor Based on Efficiency Optimization
Dec 2022
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With the application of new energy technology hybrid agricultural machinery has been developed. This article designs a hybrid tractor energy management method to solve the problem of high energy consumption caused by significant load fluctuation of the tractor in field operation. This article first analyzes the characteristics of the hydrogen fuel cell power battery and ultracapacitor and designs a hybrid energy system for the tractor. Second the energy Read More
Dependence of Hydrogen Embrittlement on Hydrogen in the Surface Layer in Type 304 Stainless Steel
Sep 2013
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Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) together with the hydrogen transport behaviour in hydrogen-charged type 304 stainless steel was investigated by combined tension and outgassing experiments. The hydrogen release rate and HE of hydrogen-charged 304 specimens increase with the hydrogen pressure for hydrogen-charging (or hydrogen content) and almost no HE is observed below the hydrogen content of 8.5 mass ppm. Baking at 433 K for 48 h ca Read More
High CO2 Absorption Capacity of Metal-Based Ionic Liquids: A Molecular Dynamics Study
Apr 2020
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The absorption of CO2 is of importance in carbon capture utilization and storage technology for greenhouse gas control. In the present work we clarified the mechanism of how metal-based ionic liquids (MBILs) Bmim[XCln]m (X is the metal atom) enhance the CO2 absorption capacity of ILs via performing molecular dynamics simulations. The sparse hydrogen bond interaction network constructed by CO2 and MBILs was identified through the radial d Read More
3D Quantitative Risk Assessment on a Hydrogen Refuelling Station in Shanghai
Sep 2019
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The number of hydrogen refuelling stations worldwide is growing rapidly in recent years. The first large capacity hydrogen refuelling station in China is under construction. A 3D quantitative risk assessment QRA）is conducted for this station. Hazards associated with hydrogen systems are identified. Leakage frequency of hydrogen equipment are analyzed. Jet flame explosion scenarios and corresponding accident consequences are simulated. Risk acce Read More
Numerical Simulation of Combustion of Natural Gas Mixed with Hydrogen in Gas Boilers
Oct 2021
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Hydrogen mixed natural gas for combustion can improve combustion characteristics and reduce carbon emission which has important engineering application value. A casing swirl burner model is adopted to numerically simulate and research the natural gas hydrogen mixing technology for combustion in gas boilers in this paper. Under the condition of conventional air atmosphere and constant air excess coefficient the six working conditions for hyd Read More
Improving Hydrogen Embrittlement Resistance of Hot-Stamped 1500 MPa Steel Parts That Have Undergone a Q&P Treatment by the Design of Retained Austenite and Martensite Matrix
Nov 2020
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Hydrogen embrittlement is one of the largest obstacles against the commercialisation of ultra-high strength quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steels with ultimate tensile strength over 1500 MPa including the hot stamped steel parts that have undergone a Q&P treatment. In this work the influence of partitioning temperature on hydrogen embrittlement of ultra-high strength Q&P steels is studied by pre-charged tensile tests with both dog-bone and notched Read More
Hydrogen Effects on X80 Pipeline Steel Under High-pressure Natural Gas & Hydrogen Mixtures
Oct 2015
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Blending hydrogen into existing natural gas pipelines has been proposed as a means of increasing the output of renewable energy systems such as large wind farms. X80 pipeline steel is commonly used for transporting natural gas and such steel is subjected to concurrent hydrogen invasion with mechanical loading while being exposed to hydrogen containing environments directly resulting in hydrogen embrittlement (HE). In accordance with American Read More
Predicting Radiative Characteristics of Hydrogen and Hythane Jet Fires Using Firefoam
Sep 2013
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A possible consequence of pressurized hydrogen release is an under-expanded jet fire. Knowledge of the flame length radiative heat flux and fraction as well as the effects of variations in ground reflectance is important for safety assessment. The present study applies an open source CFD code FireFOAM to study the radiation characteristics of hydrogen and hydrogen/methane jet fires. For combustion the eddy dissipation concept for multi-component fuels Read More
A Study on the Influential Factors of Stress Corrosion Cracking in C110 Casing Pipe
Jan 2022
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In this paper we analyze the potential factors affecting the hydrogen sulfide type of stress corrosion cracking in C110 casing pipes. In order to further study these cracking factors the methods of material property testing scanning electron microscopy XRD TEM and 3D ultra-depth-of-field were applied in the experiments. Besides that an HTHP autoclave was independently designed by the laboratory to simulate the actual corrosion environment and the Read More
Estimation of Filling Time for Compressed Hydrogen Refueling
Mar 2019
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In order to facilitate the application of hydrogen energy and ensure its safety the compressed hydrogen storage tank on board needs to be full of hydrogen gas within 3 minutes. Therefore to meet this requirement the effects of refueling parameters on the filling time need to be investigated urgently. For the purpose of solving this issue a novel analytical solution of filling time is obtained from a lumped parameter model in this paper. According to the e Read More
Investigating the Hydrogen Storage Capacity of Surfactant Modified Graphene
Mar 2019
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As the depletion of traditional fossil fuels and environmental pollution become a serious problem of human society researchers are actively finding renewable green energy sources. Considered as a clean efficient and renewable alternative Hydrogen energy is considered the most promising energy source. However the safe and efficient storage of hydrogen has become the major problem that hinders its application. To solve this gap this paper proposes to utili Read More
The Dependence of Fatigue Crack Growth on Hydrogen in Warm-rolled 316 Austenitic Stainless Steel
Sep 2019
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The fatigue crack growth rate of warm-rolled AISI 316 austenitic stainless steel was investigated by controlling rolling strain and temperature in argon and hydrogen gas atmospheres. The fatigue crack growth rates of warm-rolled 316 specimens tested in hydrogen decreased with increasing rolling temperature especially 400 °C. By controlling the deformation temperature and strain the influences of microstructure (including dislocation structure deforma Read More
Numerical Study on Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a PFI Gasoline Engine with Hydrogen Direct-Injection
Mar 2019
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In this paper the effects of hydrogen blending radio and EGR rate on combustion and emission characteristics of a PFI gasoline engine with hydrogen direct-injection have been investigated by numerical modelling methods using a new generation of CFD simulation software CONVERGE. Results showed that compared with original engine hydrogen direct-injection PFI gasoline engine had a better performance on combustion characteristics but it also h Read More
Hydrogen Station Technology Development Review Through Patent Analysis
May 2018
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This study is a review of hydrogen station patents using the Derwent Innovation system and also a secondary screening. This was undertaken by the researchers to better understand and identify hydrogen station trends. The review focuses on analyzing the developing trends of patent technologies associated with a hydrogen station. The results of the review indicated that the countries with the major distribution of patents were Japan China t Read More
Validation of Two-Layer Model for Underexpanded Hydrogen Jets
Sep 2019
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Previous studies have shown that the two-layer model more accurately predicts hydrogen dispersion than the conventional notional nozzle models without significantly increasing the computational expense. However the model was only validated for predicting the concentration distribution and has not been adequately validated for predicting the velocity distributions. In the present study particle imaging velocimetry (PIV) was used to measure the velo Read More
Microbial Fuel Cells: Technologically Advanced Devices and Approach for Sustainable/renewable Energy Development
Dec 2021
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There is a huge quantity of energy needs/demands for multiple developmental and domestic activities in the modern era. And in this context consumption of more non-renewable energy is reported and created many problems or issues (availability of fossil fuel stocks in the future period causes a huge quantity of toxic gases or particles or climatic change effects) at the global level. And only sustainable or renewable fuel development can provide alternate f Read More
Stress Corrosion Behavior of AM50Gd Magnesium Alloy in Different Environments
May 2019
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A new type of high strength corrosion-resistant magnesium alloy was prepared by adding 1% rare earth Gd to AM50 and then treated with hot extrusion method. The stress corrosion properties of the new materials in air pure water 0.5 mol/L NaCl and 0.5 mol/L Na2SO4 solution were studied by the slow strain rate tensile (SSRT) test in situ open circuit potential test Tafel curve test stereomicroscope SEM and EDS. The results showed the following. The str Read More
Effect of Cementite on the Hydrogen Diffusion/Trap Characteristics of 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V Steel with and without Annealing
May 2018
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Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) is a critical issue that affects the reliability of hydrogenation reactors. The hydrogen diffusivity/trap characteristics of 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V steel are important parameters mainly used to study the HE mechanism of steel alloys. In this work the hydrogen diffusivity/trap characteristics of heat-treated (annealed) and untreated 2.25Cr-1Mo-0.25V steel were studied using an electrochemical permeation method. The microstructures o Read More
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