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Hydrogen Storage for Aircraft Applications OverviewAdvances in fuel cell technology have brought about their consideration as sources of power for aircraft. This power can be utilized to run aircraft systems or even provide propulsion power. One of the key obstacles to utilizing fuel cells on aircraft is the storage of hydrogen. An overview of the potential methods of hydrogen storage was compiled. This overview identifies various methods of hydrogen storage and points out their advantages and disadvantages relative to aircraft applications. Minimizing weight and volume are the key aspects to storing hydrogen within an aircraft. An analysis was performed to show how changes in certain parameters of a given storage system affect its mass and volume.
Document ID
20020085127
Acquisition Source
Glenn Research Center
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Colozza, Anthony J.
(Analex Corp. Brook Park, OH United States)
Kohout, Lisa
Date Acquired
September 7, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 2002
Subject Category
Aircraft Propulsion And Power
Report/Patent Number
E-13540
NASA/CR-2002-211867
NAS 1.26:211867
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 708-87-13
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS3-00145
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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