Finite Element Modeling of Composite Hydrogen Cylinders in Localized Flame Impingements

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to develop a comprehensive non-linear finite element model for determining failure behavior of hydrogen composite storage cylinders subjected to high pressure and flame impingements. A resin decomposition model is implemented to predict the residual resin content. A material degradation model is used to account for the loss of moduli. A failure model based on Hashin's failure theory is implemented to detect various types of composite failure. These sub-models are implemented in ABAQUS finite element code using user subroutine. Numerical results are presented for thermal damage, residual properties and resin content.

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Finite Element Analysis; Hydrogen Fuel; Composite Materials; Fire

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Article - Conference proceedings

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English

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© 2009 Society of Automotive Engineers, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2009

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