Hydrogen fuel tanks modules
- More cylinders – higher maintenance costs;
- Smaller cylinder size – lower maintenance costs;
- 10% higher gas volume;
- 32% higher gravimetric capacity;
- Could be considered for hot exchange concept;
- Capability for logistic robotization.
Cylinder design
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Hydrogen embrittlement
Solved issues with VINTE cylinders (stainless steel liner):
- Practically zero hydrogen permeation;
- Hydrogen embrittlement resistance.
Advantages
Fire safety
Explosion safety
Resistance to oxidizing
Corrosion resistance
Resistance to toxic materials