Application on fullscale geometry

Abstract

Finally, the derived insights are applied onto a fullscale vessel geometry, which permits to expand the existing knowledge by considering a different dome geometry and considerably larger geometrical dimensions. This chapter encompasses an overview of the design considerations, the manufacturing and the testing of a fullscale vessel geometry representative for the use in fuel cell electric vehicles. The dimensions of this geometry are depicted in Fig. 3.3. The aim of this chapter is to derive a design that fullfills the regular certification requirements with regard to burst pressure and cyclic loading, while preserving a lower structural mass compared to the state-of-the-art.