Ilkay Özkisaoglu 
Since hydrogen tanks are often made from composites, sometimes even solely, I thought why not dive deep into it on JEC day 2 then.
Hydrogen has huge potential, because it is an entirely carbon-free energy carrier as per McKinsey & Company (2022) and “could be a critical part of the journey to net zero, as it can be used in applications ranging from transportation to steelmaking.”
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Today AZL Aachen GmbH | Excellence in Lightweight Production announced their burst test on hydrogen tanks and even show two bursted samples on their booth at JEC Group ‘s #JECWorld2023
It is forecasted that by 2050, hydrogen’s share in global emissions reductions could be as high as 20 percent per annum.
It is clear that industry and transportation have the highest CO2 abatement potential. The cumulative emission reductions are estimated to be over 80 gigatons of CO2 through 2050 with the switch to hydrogen.
In Europe alone there are almost half of the hydrogen projects. Across the globe nearly 700 projects amounting to $240 billion were invested.
The hubs have been announced on all five continents, which raise the question of how hydrogen will be stored at consumers level.
At JEC World you can see countless hydrogen tanks for various uses. The salient feature of carbon composites are its high pressure resistance.
And when I say high pressure, I am actually talking about pressures that are incredibly high.
Just to put it into context: A rubber car tire has yarn reinforcements already at 2 bars.
Can you imagine a 400 times higher pressure?
That is incredibly high.
Therefore, regardless of the hydrogen tank’s design, it must be safe to operate. Therefore, exceeding the limits for testing purposes are so important.
And this is exactly what AZL did and showcases. Have a look yourself on their booth or contact them.
In my day two Composites Lounge trailer you will see us visiting the Spanish, US and South Korean pavillons at JEC with the German Ministry of Economics and Climate action (Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz).
Hydrogen?
Everywhere!
The only downside of hydrogen for society is its need for massive investments. Even today exist a gap that still needs to be closed.
Despite this, I am more inclined to hydrogen than to electric propulsion for heavier duties.
How about you?
Electric or Fuel Cell Technology?
Now in the meantime embark on my driver’s hybrid “Prius” and let’s go to DAY 2 and collect some fresh data and foster professional networks.
#composites360ontour
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