Novel Insulation Concepts For LH2 Storage Tanks
NICOLHy
The NICOLHy project aims to develop novel insulation concepts based on Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) that enables the safe, constant energy efficient storage of large quantities of LH2. New design concepts are needed because the current technologies used in small and medium storages today are not suitable for up-scaling since would imply prohibitive costs, long construction time, low failure tolerance and limitation on tank shape selection.
UniBo coordinates WP4, addressing the early safety assessment of the novel insulation concepts, carrying out experimental and risk modelling activities addressing the performance of VIP in abnormal conditions (e.g. failures or presence of external fires).
Sito di riferimento
Partner di progetto
- Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Germany (Project Coordinator)
- Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita Di Bologna (UniBo), Italy
- German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
- National Technical University Of Athens (NTUA), Greece
- Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet (NTNU), Norway
Team di ricerca UNIBO
- Alessandro Tugnoli (Team Coordinator)
- Giacomo Antonioni
- Corinna Borsato
- Valerio Cozzani
- Alessandro Dal Pozzo
- Gianmaria Pio
- Ernesto Salzano
- Giordano E. Scarponi
Ambiti di ricerca DICAM
Sicurezza industriale e sostenibilità ambientale