Project PROCOMP - A new production and design method for a hydrogen fuel tank

A new production and design method for a hydrogen fuel tank was launched at the Centre for Lightweight Production Technology in Augsburg. The tank structure out of carbon fibre-reinforced thermoplastics was melted with new head source based on a xenon lamp. The differential design of the tank eases installing various systems inside and outside the tank. Each part production uses a novel quality assurance system for the Automated Fibre Placement. The placement quality is constantly verified and the QA data stored. The individual parts are finally joined by means of ultrasonic welding.
Contact: Lars Brandt ([e-mail]) Video produced by lichtwerk-fotografie.com/
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[@TheNefastor]

I think you could make a submarine out of this 😏

[@raykewin3608]

Great stuff.

[@GueniGuenter]

Great work. Have you used the online QA on the dome sections as well?

[@pr4wn5tar]

Does anyone have a link to any functional test results?

[@proto_hexagon5649]

advantege versus old winding composite? You use wet fiber instead of towpreg right?

[@jandersen6802]

I wonder how much lighter this could be if they use graphene and carbon nano tubes.

[@GrantOakes]

Hey, let's make a submersible outta that stuff. What could go wrong?

[@chisaomusician7752]

Do you ever use Basalt fibers?

[@slevinshafel9395]

wow look nice but dont lose its benefits when is made by 2 parts instead of one?

[@huasongtang2202]

Hi.Can a hydrogen storage system which is 25 m long and 2.0 m in diameter be made?It is used in a boat and 200 bar pressure.

[@HermanWillems]

Remember, this tank does not last long. Under high pressure it's lifetime could be around 10 to 15 years. Also, it can't be recycled just like certain windmill blades. They can not be recycled. Batteries can. Also, this tank can only contain a little bit of energy. Not so much energy. Maybe for like what, 3 to 5 hydrogen cars max?