Revolutionizing Hydrogen Refueling Technology for Fast and Cost-Effective Infrastructure Development
Key Ideas
  • World's first technology developed to prevent temperature rise during high-pressure hydrogen charging, significantly reducing refueling time and infrastructure costs.
  • Innovative method uses incompressible fluid to suppress tank temperature rise, allowing faster and more efficient refueling without the need for cooling systems.
  • Improvements include enhanced charging speed, controlled temperature levels, reduced infrastructure setup and maintenance costs, and improved durability of internal tank components.
  • Principal Researcher Dae-Hwan Kim highlights the technology's potential applications beyond vehicles to large-capacity hydrogen containers, contributing to the growth of the hydrogen economy and global market competitiveness.
A groundbreaking technology has been developed by a research team in Busan, South Korea, to prevent temperature rise during high-pressure hydrogen charging, revolutionizing the efficiency and safety of hydrogen refueling systems. Led by Principal Researcher Dae-Hwan Kim at KIMM, the innovation utilizes an incompressible fluid to eliminate the need for cooling systems, reducing both refueling time and infrastructure costs. The method prevents adiabatic compression within the tank, enabling faster refueling and ensuring stable charging without temperature fluctuations. This advancement enhances user convenience, economic benefits for infrastructure operators, and long-term durability of hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure by preventing thermal degradation of tank components. The technology's potential applications extend beyond vehicles to large-capacity hydrogen containers in various sectors like ships, trains, and military vehicles, positioning it as a key driver for advancing the hydrogen economy and enhancing global market competitiveness. Principal Researcher Dae-Hwan Kim emphasizes the significance of this innovation in overcoming existing limitations and improving infrastructure efficiency. The research, conducted under a specific initiative, marks a significant step towards promoting hydrogen mobility and accelerating the adoption of hydrogen technologies on a global scale.
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