An Overview of the Recent Advances in Composite Materials and Artificial Intelligence for Hydrogen Storage Vessels Design

The environmental impact of CO2 emissions is widely acknowledged, making the development of alternative propulsion systems a priority. Hydrogen is a potential candidate to replace fossil fuels for transport applications, with three technologies considered for the onboard storage of hydrogen: storage in the form of a compressed gas, storage as a cryogenic liquid, and storage as a solid. These technologies are now competing to meet the requirements of vehicle manufacturers; each has its own unique challenges that must be understood to direct future research and development efforts. This paper reviews technological developments for Hydrogen Storage Vessel (HSV) designs, including their technical performance, manufacturing costs, safety, and environmental impact. More specifically, an up-to-date review of fiber-reinforced polymer composite HSVs was explored, including the end-of-life recycling options. A review of current numerical models for HSVs was conducted, including the use of artificial intelligence techniques to assess the performance of composite HSVs, leading to more sophisticated designs for achieving a more sustainable future.

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The environmental impact of CO2 emissions is widely recognized, leading to the necessity of developing alternative propulsion systems. Hydrogen is a potential candidate for replacing fossil fuels in transportation, and three technologies for onboard hydrogen storage have been considered: compressed gas, cryogenic liquid, and solid storage. This paper reviews the technological advancements in Hydrogen Storage Vessel (HSV) designs, including their performance, costs, safety, and environmental impact. The utilization of fiber-reinforced polymer composites and numerical models, including artificial intelligence techniques, are explored to achieve more sustainable HSV designs.