HARNYSS IP, LLC (20240287658). 3D Printed Hydrogen Storage Systems Using Non-Pyrophoric Hydrogen Storage Alloys simplified abstract
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3D Printed Hydrogen Storage Systems Using Non-Pyrophoric Hydrogen Storage Alloys
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Inventor(s)
Henry U. Lee of West Bloomfield MI (US)
Benjamin S. Chao of Troy MI (US)
Kirby Alan Smith of Fort Worth TX (US)
3D Printed Hydrogen Storage Systems Using Non-Pyrophoric Hydrogen Storage Alloys - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240287658 titled '3D Printed Hydrogen Storage Systems Using Non-Pyrophoric Hydrogen Storage Alloys
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a hydrogen storage system with a containment vessel made using 3D printing technology, containing a hydrogen storage alloy with specific elemental ratios and compositions.
- The hydrogen storage system includes a containment vessel made using 3D printing technology.
- A compartmentalization network within the vessel creates compartments for storing the hydrogen storage alloy.
- The hydrogen storage alloy has specific elemental ratios and compositions to enhance its storage capabilities.
- The containment vessel and compartmentalization network may be formed using selective laser melting and/or direct metal laser sintering techniques.
- The alloy composition includes elements like zirconium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, aluminum, and/or nickel.
Potential Applications: 1. Energy storage for renewable sources like wind and solar power. 2. Fuel cell technology for vehicles and portable devices. 3. Aerospace applications for lightweight and efficient hydrogen storage.
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient and safe storage of hydrogen gas. 2. Utilization of 3D printing technology for complex vessel designs. 3. Enhancing the performance of hydrogen storage alloys.
Benefits: 1. Increased energy storage capacity. 2. Improved safety and reliability of hydrogen storage. 3. Customizable design options for different applications.
Commercial Applications: Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, aerospace industry for lightweight components.
Questions about Hydrogen Storage System: 1. How does the compartmentalization network enhance the storage of hydrogen in the alloy? 2. What are the advantages of using 3D printing technology for creating the containment vessel?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing studies on optimizing the alloy composition for better hydrogen storage capacity and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a hydrogen storage system includes a hydrogen storage alloy containment vessel comprising an external pressure containment vessel and a thermally conductive compartmentalization network disposed within the pressure containment vessel. the compartmentalization network creates compartments within the pressure vessel within which a hydrogen storage alloy is disposed. one or both of the compartmentalization network and the pressure vessel may be formed by a 3d printing process, such as by selective laser melting (slm) and/or direct metal laser sintering (dmls). the hydrogen storage alloy is a non-pyrophoric ablaves phase hydrogen storage alloy having: an a-site to b-site elemental ratio of not more than 0.5; and an alloy composition including (in at %): zr: 2.0-5.5, ti: 27-31.3, v: 8.3-9.9, cr: 20.6-30.5, mn: 25.4-33.0, fe: 1.0-5.9, al: 0.1-0.4, and/or ni: 0.0-4.0.
