18076216. HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the tank vessel maintain pressure levels with the constant entry and exit of gaseous hydrogen through the semipermeable membrane?
- 1.11 What are the potential maintenance requirements for the semipermeable membrane over time?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stephan Revidat of Langen (DE)
Carsten Loevenich of Oberstenfeld (DE)
Sebastian Martin of Fulda (DE)
Yannick Port of Limeshain (DE)
HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18076216 titled 'HYDROGEN TANK AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYDROGEN TANK
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a hydrogen tank with a semipermeable membrane that allows gaseous hydrogen to enter and leave the tank vessel while keeping carbon dioxide inside.
- Tank vessel with enclosed interior space for storing an admixture of carbon dioxide and gaseous hydrogen
- Tank port with a semipermeable membrane that is permeable for gaseous hydrogen and impermeable for carbon dioxide
- Semipermeable membrane seals the tank vessel against the outside, allowing only hydrogen to pass through
- Gaseous hydrogen can enter and leave the tank vessel through the tank port via the semipermeable membrane, while carbon dioxide is retained inside
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in hydrogen storage systems for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy production.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient storage of gaseous hydrogen while preventing the escape of carbon dioxide 2. Maintaining the purity of stored hydrogen for use in different applications
Benefits
1. Enhanced safety by securely storing gaseous hydrogen 2. Increased efficiency in hydrogen storage and utilization 3. Reduced environmental impact by preventing the release of carbon dioxide
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized Hydrogen Storage System for Sustainable Energy Solutions
Possible Prior Art
There are existing hydrogen storage systems that use different methods to store and release hydrogen, but the specific design with a semipermeable membrane for separating hydrogen and carbon dioxide may be a novel approach.
Unanswered Questions
How does the tank vessel maintain pressure levels with the constant entry and exit of gaseous hydrogen through the semipermeable membrane?
The patent application does not provide details on how the pressure inside the tank vessel is regulated to ensure safe storage and release of gaseous hydrogen.
What are the potential maintenance requirements for the semipermeable membrane over time?
The longevity and durability of the semipermeable membrane in the hydrogen tank are not discussed in the patent application, leaving questions about the maintenance needed for long-term use.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed are a hydrogen tank and a method of operating the same. The hydrogen tank includes a tank vessel configured with an enclosed interior space for storing an admixture of carbon dioxide and gaseous hydrogen; and a tank port configured to fluidly contact the interior space of the tank vessel and including a semipermeable membrane, which is configured substantially permeable for the gaseous hydrogen and substantially impermeable for the carbon dioxide and is arranged to seal the tank vessel against the outside. The gaseous hydrogen can enter and leave the tank vessel through the tank port via the semipermeable membrane but carbon dioxide is kept in the tank vessel.
