Fire safety of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vehicles

Institut
Lehrstuhl für Carbon Composites (TUM-ED)
Typ
Bachelorarbeit / Semesterarbeit / Masterarbeit /
Inhalt
experimentell / theoretisch / konstruktiv /  
Beschreibung

With the objectives for greenhouse gas reduction set by the European Union, the use of green hydrogen fuel to power vehicles (Toyota, BMW) or aircraft is getting more interest in the industry. One of the main challenges towards the broader application of hydrogen is the improvement of onboard storage solutions. The Chair of Carbon Composites (TUM-LCC) performs research activities on the design and manufacturing of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (COPV) for hydrogen applications (automotive, truck, or aerospace). The aim in this project is to use carbon composites' full lightweight potential to reduce pressure vessels' weight, increase storage capacity, and thus enable green hydrogen mobility.

To ensure safety in the event of a fire or external heat source, COPVs are subjected to fire tests. During these tests, the system is exposed to fire for a defined period to ensure thermal stability and fire protection. The aim of this work is to gain a deeper understanding of the thermo-mechanical processes that occur in the event of a fire.

Depending on the interests and qualifications of the students, different focus areas can be defined in the work:

Possible research focus of the thesis

  • Experimental work: Investigation of materials and coatings under stress in the range of microscopy to mechanical and thermal loading
  • Theoretical and numerical work: Modelling of temperature distribution as well as material- and structural answer under fire loading
Voraussetzungen
  • Reliable, analytic and independent way of working
  • Knowledge of thermo-mechanical processes is beneficial
  • Experience with composites and filament winding is beneficial
  • Practical experience in student initiatives is beneficial
Möglicher Beginn
flexible
Kontakt
Niklas Eilers
Raum: MW 1439
Tel.: 089/289 - 10310
niklas.eilerstum.de
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