What is it about?
The study explores the integration of a vacuum-insulated all-composite hydrogen storage vessel into the primary structure of an aircraft. This is accomplished by identifying the more suitable of the two composite shells to bear additional loads through the use of thick-walled analytical models.
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Why is it important?
Hydrogen emerges as a promising candidate to drive the energy transition in the aviation sector. Nevertheless, it faces several challenges, with storage being a primary concern. This study advocates for the advancement of effective hydrogen storage solutions, aiming to facilitate the aviation industry's shift towards greater sustainability.
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The results we obtained were quite insightful, challenging our initial hypothesis that the inner shell would be more suited to carrying additional loads. Unexpectedly, the data showed the opposite trend, emphasizing the importance of accounting for different failure modes. This finding underscores the need to consider such factors in future work.
Victor Poorte
Technische Universiteit Delft
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This page is a summary of: Structural integration of a full-composite, double-walled, vacuum-insulated, cryo-compressed tank for the Flying V: a numerical study, January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA),
DOI: 10.2514/6.2024-0834.
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