Simulation and Modelling of Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Tanks | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

Hydrogen is a clean energy vector that can enable storage of any form of energy including renewable with high density. Development of suitable models to enable the design of effective solid-state hydrogen storage tanks will enable the transition to a new economy based on the use of hydrogen.

Competitive advantage

Unique world class expertise in the modelling of solid-state hydrogen storage tanks for the effective recovery of the hydrogen storage and the associated heat and hydrogen flow management.
Optimisation of hydrogen storage solution for high energy efficiency
Most advanced simulation packages for the design and optimisation of hydrogen storage tanks and their integration into existing infrastructures

Impact

Potential to revolutionise the way energy is generated, distributed and used at small, intermediate and large scales.

Successful applications

Design of solid-state hydrogen storage tanks integrated to electrolysers and fuel cells.

Capabilities and facilities

State-of-the-art research facility for designing and testing solid state hydrogen tanks and verification of simulation models
Prototyping and optimisation capability