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NASA NTRS1966

Hydrogen Fire Detection System Features Sharp Discrimination

Hydrogen fire detection system discovers fires by detecting the flickering ultraviolet radiation emitted by the OH molecule, a short-lived intermediate combustion product found in hydrogen-air flames. In a space application, the system discriminates against false signals from sunlight and rocket engine exhaust plume radiation.

Bright, C. S.↗
DOE OSTI2024

Hydrogen Hub Systems Analysis and Mapping Tool (ParaCraft) v1

A plug and play techno-economic analysis (TEA) and lifecycle assessment (LCA) tool was built that could incorporate new projects into the California ARCHES LLC Hydrogen hub, and generate results for the project, as well as the overall hub on an annual basis. The model was first constructed in Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS, but required labor intensive updating and manual decision making regarding the matching of hydrogen supplier and offtaker and estimation of transportation distances and utility sources. The project team converted the Excel model used for the ARCHES LLC hub conceptualization into a highly flexible and nearly completely automated R code. The R code runs the TEA and LCA, as well as provides mapping capabilities that automatically link projects by latitude and longitude to nearby utilities.

Breunig, Hanna↗
DOE OSTI2025

HYPSTAT (Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transmission Analysis Tool) [SWR-23-04]

The Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transmission Analysis Tool (HYPSTAT) is a modeling framework developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to support the analysis of hydrogen systems. HYPSTAT focuses on key components of hydrogen infrastructure, particularly electrolytic hydrogen production, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen transmission, as part of the transition to decarbonized energy systems HYPSTAT operates as a supply-to-demand model, taking a fixed exogenous demand as input and optimizing the design and operation of the hydrogen system to meet that demand. It determines cost-optimal configurations based on specified technology options and system constraints.

Brauch, Joseph [National Renewable Energy Laborato↗
NASA NTRS2010

Space Shuttle Main Propulsion System Gaseous Hydrogen Flow Control Valve Poppet Failure

The presentation provides background information pertinent to the MPS GH2 Flow Control Valve Poppet failure which occurred on the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-126 flight. The presentation provides general MPS system operating information which is pertinent to understanding the failure causes and affects. The presentation provides additional background information on the operating environment in which the FCV functions and basic design history of the flow control valve. The presentation provides an overview of the possible flight failure modes and a brief summary of the flight rationale which was developed for this failure event. This presentation is an introductory presentation to 3 other speakers at the conference who will be speaking on M&P aspects of the investigation, non destructive inspection techniques development, and particle impact testing.

Zeitler, Rick↗
DOE OSTI2026

Integrated Hydrogen Energy System Testing/Validation: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-21-18272

Through the ARIES platform, this proposed project aims to bridge a gap and utilize the power hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) and controller hardware-in-the-loop (CHIL) experiments and create open-source interconnection and interoperability information that can aid in faster and cheaper installation and operation of grid forming fuel cell inverters.

08 HYDROGEN↗
NASA NTRS1988

A steam inerting system for hydrogen disposal for the Vandenberg Shuttle

A two-year feasibility and test program to solve the problem of unburned confined hydrogen at the Vandenberg Space Launch Complex Six (SLC-6) during Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) firings is discussed. A novel steam inerting design was selected for development. Available sound suppression water is superheated to flash to steam at the duct entrance. Testing, analysis, and design during 1987 showed that the steam inerting system (SIS) solves the problem and meets other flight-critical system requirements. The SIS design is complete and available for installation at SLC-6 to support shuttle or derivative vehicles.

Belknap, Stuart B.↗
NASA NTRS1972

Research and development for a ground-based hydrogen-maser system

The results of a joint experiment aimed primarily at the determination of the frequency of the H(1) hyperfine transition are reported. The transition frequency value for Cs-133 hyperfine transition is found. The result is the mean of two independent evaluations against the cesium reference, which differ by 0.002 Hz. The one-sigma uncertainty of the value nu sub H is also estimated to be 0.002 Hz. One evaluation is based on wall shift experiments at Harvard University; the other is a result of new wall shift measurement using many storage bulbs of different sizes at the National Bureau of Standards. The experimental procedures and the applied corrections are described. Results for the wall shift and for the frequency of hydrogen are compared with previously published values, and error limits of the experiments are discussed.

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DOE OSTI2024

A Highly Efficient and Affordable Hybrid System for Hydrogen and Electricity Production (Final Project)

The pursuit of clean, secure, and sustainable energy has sparked significant interest in fuel cells for power generation and electrolyzer cells for hydrogen production. Among all types of fuel and electrolyzer cells, solid oxide cells (SOCs) have emerged as promising candidates due to their high efficiency and versatility. However, conventional oxygen-ion conductive SOCs face several challenges related to their performance and durability associated with their high-temperature operation (≥ 800 ºC). This has led to a growing interest in intermediate-temperature (≤ 650 ºC) proton-conducting solid oxide cells (p-SOCs) as potential alternatives. In collaboration between Phillips 66 and Georgia Tech, this project aims to achieve a 1 kW p-SOCs system to demonstrate the commercial viability of efficient SOC systems. This report addresses four primary areas and key challenges we overcame: (1) development of efficient and durable proton-conducting electrolyte (e.g., BaHf 0.1 Ce 0.7 Yb 0.2 O 3-δ ) and electrode/catalyst materials, (2) large area cell fabrication (10 x 10 cm 2 ), (3) scalable stack design and building (250 W and 1 kW), and (4) demonstration of a 1 kW prototype system. Notably, significant challenges faced during the large area cell fabrication process were addressed by achieving cell flatness, improving fabrication yield, and ensuring electrode/electrolyte interfacial adhesion. Stack designs were also developed, focusing on reducing contact resistance and optimizing stack components (e.g., sealants). These efforts resulted in the achievement of high performance and durability with promising outputs of 250 W and 1 kW. Furthermore, the integration of these stacks into a fuel-powered system was explored, with refinements made to heat management, as well as to pressure and heating conditions. The results demonstrated the potential applicability of our p-SOC technology in commercial energy storage and power generation systems. Additionally, the report discusses techno-economic analysis and a market transformation plan, aiming to evaluate and advance the commercial feasibility of this technology.

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