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Hydrogen storage is the most important factor for fuel cell vehicles. This is why storage tank engineering has made significant progress in recent years. But despite many tested storage techniques, compressed gas cylinders remain the most widely used storage systems in vehicles.

Metal Hydride Cylinder is the most widely used Hydrogen Storage Tank for Light Electric Vehicles

0.39 Liter Hydrogen Storage Cylinder

Diameter: 60 mm
Height: 225 mm (271 mm with valve)
Weight: 0.44 Kg (0.64 Kg with valve)
Working pressure: 150 bar
Testing pressure: 225 bar
Thread: M18x1.5

0.6 Liter Hydrogen Storage Cylinder

Diameter: 60 mm
Height: 332 mm (378 mm with valve)
Weight: 0.63 Kg (0.83 Kg with valve)
Working pressure: 150 bar
Testing pressure: 225 bar
Thread: M18x1.5

1 Liter Hydrogen Storage Cylinder

Diameter: 90 mm
Height: 260 mm (306 mm with valve)
Weight: 1.24 Kg (1.44 Kg with valve)
Working pressure: 150 bar
Testing pressure: 225 bar
Thread: M18x1.5

We can offer customization of the Cylinder Length to meet the customer’s space requirements.

Hydrogen as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels

Scientists and engineers are busy researching alternative transportation methods to internal combustion engines. Ecologically sustainable ways which generate incredibly small amounts of emissions. But barring a surprising breakthrough, all transportation will continue to depend on some sort of propulsion system. And an alternative to fossil fuel-based propulsion is the electric motor vehicle.

So the challenge today is to create an efficient and cost-effective electric car. Among these, cars with fast charging lithium batteries and fuel cell vehicles stand out. While the fuel cell vehicles can theoretically run on a variety of fuels, they are most efficient when powered by hydrogen. However, hydrogen is a low-density, elusive and highly diffusive molecule. This makes storing hydrogen in both gaseous and liquid forms a complex and very expensive process. For this reason, although it has been widely used for years for aerospace applications, hydrogen has only today become a possible automotive fuel. Since the automotive industry has developed a simple and easy-to-use hydrogen storage tank for vehicles.

Because the Rapid Growth of Hydrogen Vehicles

The governments of the most industrialized countries offer generous support to the most polluting companies in the search for alternatives to fossil fuels. As a result, companies energy-intensive and car manufacturers have started to develop clean hydrogen technology. Most major auto manufacturers have undertaken their own technology programs to produce greener cars. Today the majority is made up of hybrid vehicles, but 100% electric vehicles are increasing their market share. Battery electric cars seem to be the only real alternative to petrol. However, public incentives provided to companies for the production of green hydrogen have favored the development of fuel cell cars. So within a few years we will be able to find fuel cell electric cars and motorbikes in dealerships.

What is the Best Hydrogen Storage Tank for Vehicles

There are different types of hydrogen tanks for vehicles on the market, among the most popular we highlight the following:
Type I: Metal tank (steel/aluminium) with maximum pressure of 200 bar.
Type II: Aluminum tank with filament wraps such as carbon fiber around the metal cylinder with maximum pressure of 300 bar.
Type III: Tanks made of composite material, carbon fiber with metal lining (aluminium or steel) and a pressure of 700 bar.
And recently many companies have introduced small-format low-pressure hydrogen tanks to the market. Even less than a liter. They are metal hydride cylinders from 10 to 30 bar ideal for light electric vehicles.