Application of multiphase heat transfer for efficient hydrogen storage and recovery

This book chapter provides a technical review of the current practice in hydrogen storage and recovery using metal hydride (MH) reactor beds at various operating temperatures. Thermo-chemical processes involved are carefully examined and appraised while identifying practical challenges and performan...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Nadim, Nima, Chandratilleke, Tilak T, Mathew, Arun
Other Authors: Khan, Mohammad Masud Kamal
Format: Book Chapter
Published: Elsevier 2024
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96862
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Summary:This book chapter provides a technical review of the current practice in hydrogen storage and recovery using metal hydride (MH) reactor beds at various operating temperatures. Thermo-chemical processes involved are carefully examined and appraised while identifying practical challenges and performance limitations. Potential enhancements to the current MHs-based hydrogen storage and recovery practice are illustrated through comparative studies of heat transfer media undergoing melting/solidification coupled with low temperature bed reaction and those of heat transfer media subjected to boiling/condensation with high temperature bed reaction. These outcomes identify the merits of multiphase mechanisms for effective thermal management and enhanced performance of hydrogen storage/recovery systems with MH reactor beds.