Experiment and visualization of omnidirectional acoustic propagation for high-pressure hydrogen storage leakage in unconfined environments

IF 8.1 2区工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy Pub Date : 2025-01-20 DOI:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.12.003

Yang Miao , Karl Joris Avlessi , Clarence Semassou , Yuejuan Li , Jingxiang Xu , Di Wu , Hua-Min Chen

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Abstract

Hydrogen, a clean energy source, is pivotal in achieving carbon neutrality but presents safety challenges due to its high diffusivity and flammability. This study explores hydrogen leakage acoustics and spatial characteristics under high-pressure, unconfined conditions. Helium, validated as a surrogate gas with a sound pressure difference of <5 dB, was used for safe experimentation. Using Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) imaging, significant directional and spatial dependencies were identified, with optimal detection at 1.5 m height and highest sound levels between 300° and 360°. The influence of nozzle geometry was also highlighted, with flat nozzles producing progressively higher sound pressure levels compared to circular ones. Threshold flow rates for audible detection were determined, approaching the maximum permissible leakage limit of 118 NL/min in noisy environments. These findings provide a foundation for safer and more effective hydrogen detection systems.

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International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 工程技术-环境科学

CiteScore

13.50

自引率

25.00%

发文量

3502

审稿时长

60 days

期刊介绍： The objective of the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy is to facilitate the exchange of new ideas, technological advancements, and research findings in the field of Hydrogen Energy among scientists and engineers worldwide. This journal showcases original research, both analytical and experimental, covering various aspects of Hydrogen Energy. These include production, storage, transmission, utilization, enabling technologies, environmental impact, economic considerations, and global perspectives on hydrogen and its carriers such as NH3, CH4, alcohols, etc. The utilization aspect encompasses various methods such as thermochemical (combustion), photochemical, electrochemical (fuel cells), and nuclear conversion of hydrogen, hydrogen isotopes, and hydrogen carriers into thermal, mechanical, and electrical energies. The applications of these energies can be found in transportation (including aerospace), industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.