International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Predictive Model Could Improve Hydrogen Station Availability

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Monday, September 18, 2023

The use of what is known as a prognostics health monitoring (PHM) model would allow hydrogen stations to reduce these unscheduled events.

Key Points: 
  • The use of what is known as a prognostics health monitoring (PHM) model would allow hydrogen stations to reduce these unscheduled events.
  • We want to ensure motorists who drive hydrogen-fueled cars have the same experience,” said Jennifer Kurtz, lead author of the new paper, “ Hydrogen Station Prognostics and Health Monitoring Model ,” which appears in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy.
  • “This predictive model can let station operators know in advance when a problem might occur and minimize any disruptions that motorists might experience with hydrogen fueling.”
    Co-authored by Spencer Gilleon of NREL and Thomas Bradley of CSU, the article posits the PHM model would improve station availability and consumer confidence.
  • While California has more than 10,000 gasoline stations, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership counts just 59 retail hydrogen stations across the state.

Results of Joint Research into Hydrogen Energy Solutions Supported by the Toyota Mobility Foundation were Published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

There is hope that hydrogen can serve as a regulating force to adjust such fluctuations in power, and water electrolysis is a key technology for converting that energy.

Key Points: 
  • There is hope that hydrogen can serve as a regulating force to adjust such fluctuations in power, and water electrolysis is a key technology for converting that energy.
  • In this joint research program, two working groups (WG) were formed to focus on two important themes for realizing a decarbonized society, "Hydrogen Society & Energy Systems" and "Water Electrolysis."
  • Five researchers for each WG were selected under the "Research Program to Support Innovative Hydrogen Energy Solutions."
  • Accordingly, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) was established in August 2014 to conduct activities that benefit the public good.