On-board and Off-board performance of hydrogen storage options for light-duty vehicles

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 2891-2910 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.K. Ahluwalia ◽  
T.Q. Hua ◽  
J.K. Peng
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Board Performance ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles

scholarly journals Thermodynamics of Insulated Pressure Vessels for Vehicular Hydrogen Storage

1998 ◽  
Vol 120 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. M. Aceves ◽  
G. D. Berry
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Ambient Temperature ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles ◽  
Better Than

This paper studies the application of insulated pressure vessels for hydrogen-fueled light-duty vehicles. Insulated pressure vessels are cryogenic-capable pressure vessels that can be fueled with liquid hydrogen (LH2); low-temperature (46 K) compressed hydrogen (CH2); or ambient-temperature CH2. In this analysis, hydrogen temperatures, pressures, and venting losses are calculated for insulated pressure vessels fueled with LH2 or with low-temperature CH2, and the results are compared to those obtained in low-pressure LH2 tanks. Hydrogen losses are calculated as a function of daily driving distance during normal operation; as a function of time during long periods of vehicle inactivity; and as a function of initial vessel temperature during fueling. The results show that insulated pressure vessels have packaging characteristics comparable or better than those of conventional, low-pressure LH2 tanks, with greatly improved dormancy and much lower boil-off, and therefore appear to be a good alternative for vehicular hydrogen storage.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Insulated Pressure Vessels for Cryogenic Hydrogen Storage

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvador M. Aceves ◽  
J. Martinez-Frias ◽  
O. Garcia-Villazana
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Lower Energy ◽  
Energy Requirement ◽  
Liquid Hydrogen ◽  
Pressure Vessels ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles

Abstract This paper presents an analytical and experimental evaluation of the applicability of insulated pressure vessels for hydrogen-fueled light-duty vehicles. Insulated pressure vessels are cryogenic-capable pressure vessels that can be fueled with liquid hydrogen (LH2) or ambient-temperature compressed hydrogen (CH2). Insulated pressure vessels offer the advantages of liquid hydrogen tanks (low weight and volume), with reduced disadvantages (lower energy requirement for hydrogen liquefaction and reduced evaporative losses). The purpose of this work is to verify that commercially available aluminum-lined, fiber-wrapped vessels can be used for cryogenic hydrogen storage. The paper reports on previous and ongoing tests and analyses that have the purpose of improving the system design and assure its safety. The analytical and experimental results carried out until now indicate that it may be possible to use fiber-wrapped aluminum-lined vessels for operation at LH2 temperature and high pressure. Required future tests are described that will assure vessel safety under daily operating conditions.

scholarly journals Monte Carlo Simulation Methodology to Assess the Impact of Ambient Wind on Emissions from a Light-Commercial Vehicle Running on the Worldwide-Harmonized Light-Duty Vehicles Test Cycle (WLTC)

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 661
Author(s):  
Alexandros T. Zachiotis ◽  
Evangelos G. Giakoumis
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Commercial Vehicle ◽  
Ambient Wind ◽  
Simulation Methodology ◽  
Road Load ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Light Commercial Vehicle ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles ◽  
The Impact

A Monte Carlo simulation methodology is suggested in order to assess the impact of ambient wind on a vehicle’s performance and emissions. A large number of random wind profiles is generated by implementing the Weibull and uniform statistical distributions for wind speed and direction, respectively. Wind speed data are drawn from eight cities across Europe. The vehicle considered is a diesel-powered, turbocharged, light-commercial vehicle and the baseline trip is the worldwide harmonized light-duty vehicles WLTC cycle. A detailed engine-mapping approach is used as the basis for the results, complemented with experimentally derived correction coefficients to account for engine transients. The properties of interest are (engine-out) NO and soot emissions, as well as fuel and energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Results from this study show that there is an aggregate increase in all properties, vis-à-vis the reference case (i.e., zero wind), if ambient wind is to be accounted for in road load calculation. Mean wind speeds for the different sites examined range from 14.6 km/h to 24.2 km/h. The average increase in the properties studied, across all sites, ranges from 0.22% up to 2.52% depending on the trip and the property (CO2, soot, NO, energy consumption) examined. Based on individual trip assessment, it was found that especially at high vehicle speeds where wind drag becomes the major road load force, CO2 emissions may increase by 28%, NO emissions by 22%, and soot emissions by 13% in the presence of strong headwinds. Moreover, it is demonstrated that the adverse effect of headwinds far exceeds the positive effect of tailwinds, thus explaining the overall increase in fuel/energy consumption as well as emissions, while also highlighting the shortcomings of the current certification procedure, which neglects ambient wind effects.

Chemical characterization of PM2.5 emitted from China IV and China V light-duty vehicles in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 783 ◽  
pp. 147101
Author(s):  
Yanzhao Hao ◽  
Shunxi Deng ◽  
Zhaowen Qiu ◽  
Zhenzhen Lu ◽  
Hui Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles

Revised Method for Calculating Departure Sight Distance at Two-Way Stop-Controlled (TWSC) Intersections

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110315
Author(s):  
Essam Dabbour ◽  
Said M. Easa
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Major Road ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Sight Distance ◽  
Data Loggers ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Actual Field ◽  
System Data ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles

This paper introduces realistic acceleration profiles for light-duty vehicles departing from rest at two-way stop-controlled (TWSC) intersections where minor roads (controlled by stop signs) intersect with uncontrolled major roads. The new profiles are based on current vehicle characteristics and driver behavior patterns. They are established based on actual field data collected using global positioning system data loggers that recorded the positional and speed data of various experimental vehicles starting from rest at TWSC intersections. Acceleration profiles are established in this paper and are used to develop a revised method for calculating the departure sight distance at TWSC intersections. Design tables were created to provide realistic sight distance values at TWSC intersections for different design speeds and number of lanes on the major road. It was found that the current values of intersection sight distance suggested by the design guides may be inadequate. Such values may force some approaching drivers on the major road to reduce their speeds or move to different traffic lanes to avoid conflicting with the departing vehicles. These maneuvers may have negative impacts on traffic safety. Therefore, implementing the revised method for calculating intersection sight distance, as presented in this paper, may ultimately reduce traffic collisions at TWSC intersections.

scholarly journals Drive cycle simulation of high efficiency combustions on fuel economy and exhaust properties in light-duty vehicles

2015 ◽  
Vol 157 ◽  
pp. 762-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhiming Gao ◽  
Scott J. Curran ◽  
James E. Parks ◽  
David E. Smith ◽  
Robert M. Wagner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Economy ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Drive Cycle ◽  
Cycle Simulation ◽  
Light Duty ◽  
Light Duty Vehicles
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