Hydrogen plays a central role in the energy transition. Produced in a climate-neutral way, it has the potential to permanently reduce CO2 emissions in industry and transportation. H2 will also make a contribution as a storage system for green electricity in the future. A key advantage: hydrogen can be used across all sectors, for example in the electricity and heat supply, in the chemical industry or in the transport sector - the ideal material for sector coupling.
Based on our overall system expertise for H2 technologies, we advise and support you along the entire "H2 chain".
Hydrogen is currently mainly stored in gaseous form and, for weight reasons, mostly in CFRP-coated pressure vessels. In order to achieve the highest possible storage densities, which are necessary for the long ranges of H2-powered vehicles, the hydrogen is stored under very high pressures. Pressure vessels must therefore be designed in such a way that they can safely withstand the various loads during operation. In order to guarantee this safety, pressure vessels must undergo extensive tests before they are used for the first time, but also later during operation (e.g. internal pressure loads at very high and low temperatures, fire or drop tests, etc.).
In the CryoTRUCK joint project funded by the BMDV, we are developing new test procedures to safeguard cryogas storage tanks and cryogas refueling technology. We are applying the developed test methods in practice for the first time: a) for component and system testing with cryogenic compressed gas and b) for the qualification of hydraulic test methods for storage systems.
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