This could move today, if there are fuel cell experts out there, opinions would be appreciated.
- 80% Greater Fuel Storage Volume
- Dramatic Increase in Range of Fuel Cell Vehicles
IRVINE, Calif., June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- QUANTUM Technologies WorldWide,
Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMCO)
announced today that it is the first to demonstrate an all-composite hydrogen
storage tank that stores hydrogen at 10,000 psi (700 Bar). At 10,000 psi, 80%
more hydrogen fuel can be stored in a given space than at 5,000 psi --
dramatically increasing the range of fuel cell mobile applications.
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According to Syed Hussain, President and CEO of QUANTUM, "This
breakthrough in advanced hydrogen storage technology will have a positive
impact on compressed hydrogen fuel cell mobile applications. A vital issue in
bringing fuel cell vehicles to the marketplace is extending the vehicle
range."
Dr. Neel Sirosh, QUANTUM's Director of Advanced Fuel Storage said, "The
extended range requires volumetric efficiency in the storage of compressed
hydrogen at a high pressure without compromising the light-weight nature of
the tank. This is a principal advantage of our TriShield(TM) tank and the
significance of QUANTUM's 10,000 psi proof of concept demonstration."
The 10,000 psi hydrogen storage capability of QUANTUM's unique
all-composite TriShield(TM) tank was confirmed through a hydrostatic burst
test that achieved 23,500 psi burst pressure -- a 2.35 factor of safety
required by the European Integrated Hydrogen Project (EIHP) specifications.
EIHP is at the forefront of developing global regulatory standards for
hydrogen storage testing and certification. This achievement establishes the
design direction of the QUANTUM TriShield(TM) tank. To supplement the
inherent safety features designed into the new 10,000 psi storage tank,
QUANTUM's patented 10,000 psi in-tank regulator provides additional safety by
containing the high pressure in the tank and allowing a maximum delivery
pressure of only 150 psi (10 Bar).
In breaking new ground for compressed hydrogen containment, QUANTUM is
designing and developing new technologies to achieve weight and volume
advantages, while addressing the challenges of the effects of compressed
hydrogen on high strength design materials. QUANTUM is optimizing the
material composition of the tanks -- utilizing a proprietary metal alloy end
boss that is hydrogen corrosion resistant and a proprietary polymer tank liner
that is not affected by the potential of hydrogen embrittlement and stress
corrosion cracking.
QUANTUM is a Tier-One supplier to automotive OEMs. QUANTUM's
state-of-the-art compressed hydrogen storage cylinders, fuel metering systems,
electronic computer control modules, and fuel system integration capabilities
have been successfully demonstrated in the transportation market -- from
passenger cars and trucks, to buses and sub-cars. QUANTUM engages in
continuous improvement activities targeted at maximizing safety and achieving
cost reduction. |
