Optimisation of 700 bar type IV hydrogen pressure vessel considering composite damage and dome multi-sequencing

This study investigated with the optimisation of the composite stacking sequence of hydrogen pressure vessels manufactured by filament winding. It is a response to the need to develop cost-effective hydrogen energy carriers to permit greater use of hydrogen technology for transport and thus satisfy current environmental requirements. Within the framework of the OSIRHYS IV project, a comparison of the optimal solutions is presented. This comparison focuses on different optimisation strategies and methods including multi-sequence dome lay-up characteristics and composite damage. Optimisation results are compared and discussed with the aim of identifying optimal design rules to meet industrial needs. Finally, prospective work is presented. Copyright (C) 2015, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.