Hypx
Hypx OP t1_j62mb9n wrote
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An explosion is unlikely. You need a very thorough mix of air and hydrogen for there to be an explosion. It is not likely to happen in a conventional accident.
Hypx OP t1_j62l7wj wrote
Reply to comment by Angry_Washing_Bear in Cryo-compressed hydrogen, the best solution for storage and refueling stations? by Hypx
It will likely just vent out quickly. Any fire would be brief. Hydrogen is safer than gasoline in a fire because it does not stay in place very long.
Hypx OP t1_j62i5wv wrote
> Brunner explains that a cryo-compressed hydrogen storage system “is an insulated pressure vessel that you overfill with cold H2 gas — what we call CRYOGAS — that has 80% higher density than ambient temperature H2 gas at 700 bar, up to 80 grams/liter.” Higher density enables storing more H2 fuel in the tank for longer range.
Cryo-compressed hydrogen, or CCH₂, allows you to store hydrogen at a much higher density than conventional methods. It is about 80% higher than compressed hydrogen at 700 bar, or up to 80 grams per liter. This will make storing hydrogen significantly easier. This is important to the future of energy storage and transportation.
Hypx t1_j3z90th wrote
Reply to Significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions still possible. Research estimated total global CO2 emissions from the life cycle of gas-fired power is 3.6 billion tons each year. This could be reduced by as much as 71% if a variety of mitigation options were used around the world. by Wagamaga
We could've built nuclear power plants decades ago and drastically scale back our CO₂ emissions. But sadly humanity has been very stupid and chose much less practical ideas.
Hypx OP t1_j62u350 wrote
Reply to comment by Angry_Washing_Bear in Cryo-compressed hydrogen, the best solution for storage and refueling stations? by Hypx
Liquid fuels are also pretty explosive. So are li-ion batteries. We are not in any more danger.