MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF HYDROGEN FAST FILLING PROCESSES

Xue Longchang; Deng Jiajia; Huang Jingzhong; Liu Bin; Tuo Zhonglan

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2023-1914

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2025, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (3) : 116-122. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2023-1914

MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF HYDROGEN FAST FILLING PROCESSES

Xue Longchang^1,2, Deng Jiajia³, Huang Jingzhong⁴, Liu Bin⁴, Tuo Zhonglan⁴

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This study employs a numerical simulation method to establish a comprehensive simulation and analysis model for the fast refueling process at large-scale refueling stations for hydrogen trains. The investigation focuses on analyzing the influence of various refueling parameters on the hydrogen conditions within the train's storage tank during the rapid refueling process. The findings reveal that a three-stage compression proves to be the most economically viable compression method. A discrepancy of 108 kg/h in the refueling rate results in an approximate 5 K difference in the hydrogen temperature within the storage tank post-refueling, along with an approximately 20 kW variance in heat exchange with the environment. Furthermore, the pre-cooling temperature is identified as a factor affecting hydrogen temperature and refueling time. In scenarios where the initial pressure varies by 3/5 MPa, the refueling time exhibits an approximate difference of 40/60 seconds.

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hydrogen / hydrogen storage / filling stations / hydrogen-powered trains

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Xue Longchang, Deng Jiajia, Huang Jingzhong, Liu Bin, Tuo Zhonglan. MODELLING AND ANALYSIS OF HYDROGEN FAST FILLING PROCESSES[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2025, 46(3): 116-122 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2023-1914

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