1st life extension & 2nd life of vehicle hydrogen storage systems

Purpose and goal

The project will identify the conditions that need to be considered in order to either extend the regulatory life, or to reuse composite systems for hydrogen storage in new applications. An extension or reuse is desirable from a circular perspective because these systems carry a relatively high manufacturing cost and environmental burden. The work will be based on existing regulations and identify the opportunities and limitations that exist. The project is also looking in to reuse in applications other than the initially intended.

Expected effects and result

Currently, there is no compilation of known research, rules or standards for how a lifetime extension or how other use would be handled. This project will investigate the regulatory technical conditions that need to be taken into account when extending life. This work identifies enablers and obstacles together with an international strategic analysis of the state of knowledge. The information will provide a picture of how regulations will need to be evaluated and probably also adjusted to allow for life extension.

Planned approach and implementation

The project is carried out with representatives from industry, academia and research institutes. The work begins with a workshop where the detailed internal distribution of the work and a consensus on the task is established. During the project, coordination meetings will be held where possible issues that have arisen can be discussed based on the different backgrounds and perspectives of the project members. At a final meeting, the results of the will be coordinated and summarized in a report. The content and conclusions will be presented at an open seminar at the end of the project.