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A Study on Safety Impact Assessment of a Multiple Hydrogen Refueling Station (다차종 동시 충전을 위한 수소 스테이션의 안전 영향 평가 연구)

  • Boo-Seung Kim;Kyu-Jin Han;Seung-Taek Hong;Youngbo Choi
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.85-99
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    • 2024
  • As the proliferation of hydrogen electric vehicles accelerates, there is observed diversification in hydrogen refueling station models. This diversification raises safety concerns for different types of stations. This study conducted a quantitative risk assessment of a multi-vehicle hydrogen station, capable of simultaneously refueling cars, buses, and trucks. Utilizing Gexcon's Effects&Riskcurves Software, scenarios of fire and explosion due to hydrogen leaks were assessed. The study calculated the impact distances from radiative heat and explosion overpressure, and measured risks to nearby buildings and populations. The largest impact distance was from fires and explosions at dispensers and high-pressure storage units. High-pressure storage contributes most significantly to personal and societal risk. The study suggests that conservative safety distances and proper protective measures for these facilities can minimize human and material damage in the event of a hydrogen leak.

A Study on the Quantitative Measurement of Oil Carry-over in Natural Gas Vehicle fueling Station Using A Gravimetric Method (무게측정법을 이용한 천연가스 자동차 충전소 오일전이 정량 분석에 대한 연구)

  • Hwang, Sung-Soo;Oh, Jun-Seok;Kim, Ki-Dong;Oh, Young-Sam;Choi, Kyung-Sik;Kim, Hack-Eun
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.12-17
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    • 2015
  • The core of the CNG fueling station is the compressor and most of CNG compressors in Korea require lubrication. Lubrication oil of CNG compressor that can be transferred into the pressure regulators and the engines of fueling system can cause a negative effect on NGV(Nature Gas Vehicle) performance during refueling due to oil Carry-over. In order to avoid the problem, it is necessary to enhance the quality of the compressed natural gas by measuring quantitatively the amount of the transferred oil. In this research, a sampling device and sampling tube were developed, which can be used with a gravimetric method of detection to measure CNG oil Carry-over. In addition, CNG samples were taken at 6 pre-selected CNG fueling stations and analysed for their trace oil Carry-over. The measured total oil Carry-over ranged from 2.569 to 6.509 ppm. This test measurements were compared with those of previous studies to verify the results.

Safety Assessment on Dispersion of BOG in LNG Fueling Station (LNG 자동차 충전소에서 BOG 확산에 따른 안전성평가 연구)

  • Lee, Seung Hyun;Kang, Seung Kyu;Lee, Young Soon
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Safety
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.76-82
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    • 2012
  • A diesel-Liquefied natural gas(LNG) combustion engine truck fleet demonstration project had been carried out and commercial expansion project was launched. The key issues of these projects are the safety of LNG fuel station and the reduction of natural gas relief. When LNG is fueled to LNG vehicles the heat is input in the LNG system. The LNG in the fueling system was boiled and the vapor of LNG is vented through the safety devices. The temperature of the vapor of LNG is $-108^{\circ}C$ and density is heavier than air. It can be dispersed to downside of the fuel station. The safety evaluation is carried out using CFD program and risk assessment program for the vapor of LNG in the LNG vehicle fuel station. The hazards are identified and suggested the operation instruction to reduce the relief of LNG vapor.

Development of Fuel Cell Power System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (무인 항공기용 연료 전지 동력 시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Tae-Gyu;Shim, Hyun-Chul;Kwon, Se-Jin
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers Conference
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    • 2007.04a
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    • pp.87-90
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    • 2007
  • Fuel cell power system was developed for high-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Liquid chemical hydride was selected as a fuel due to its high energy density. Liquid storage of the fuel is an ideal alternative solution of the existing compressed hydrogen storage. The fueling system that extracts hydrogen from chemical hydride consists of catalytic reactor, micro-pump, fuel cartridge, separator, and controller. The fuel cell power system including the fueling system and the fuel cell that generates electricity was integrated into a proposed UAV. The performance verification of the fuel cell power system was performed to use as a power plant of the UAV.

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Velocity Considered Sectional Porosity Equivalent Model (VSPE) of Filters for CFD Analysis of Breakaway Devices (수소 브레이크어웨이 디바이스 유동해석을 위한 필터의 구간별 다공성 등가 모델 제시)

  • Son, Seong-Jae;An, Su-Jin;Song, Tae-Hoon;Joe, Choong-Hee;Park, Sang-Hu
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Manufacturing Process Engineers
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    • v.18 no.8
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    • pp.82-90
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    • 2019
  • We propose an equivalent model of a sintered metal mesh filter calculated by Ergun's equation and polynomial regression for the CFD analysis of breakaway devices at a hydrogen fueling station. CFD analysis of filters that cause high pressure loss is essential because breakaway devices in high-pressure hydrogen conditions require low pressure loss. A differential pressure experiment with a filter was performed in a low-pressure air condition considering similarities. An equivalent model was developed by deriving the resistance value by the polynomial regression using the experimental results. The results of CFD analysis using the equivalent model show that there was almost no error in the operating condition of the breakaway device compared to the experimental results. Through this work, we believe that the proposed equivalent model of a filter can be applied to the analysis of breakaway devices in hydrogen fueling stations. We will study how to optimize the shape and position of the filter in breakaway devices using the developed equivalent model.

An Implementation for Oil Mixing Preventive Device and Time Indicator (혼유 주유 방지 및 세차 대기 표시기 구현)

  • Kim, Seong-Jin;Sunwoo, Yong-Woon;Lee, Sung-Hyun;Lee, Jung-Woong;Lee, Seung-Dae
    • The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.191-198
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    • 2019
  • In this paper, we implemented the prevention of oil mixing accidents caused by stereotypes or novice drivers at gas stations. After the CO gas concentration of the fuel tank is measured using the MQ-9 gas sensor, the gasoline and diesel are distinguished from each other. This is decided by using a servomotor to lock of the fueling nozzle to prevent the mixing of oil. In addition, car washes time display is implemented by using infrared sensor to save the time and to provide convenience for customers who want to wash car after fueling.

An Analysis of the Economy of Scale for Domestic On-site Hydrogen Fueling Stations (국내 분산형 수소충전소의 규모의 경제성 분석)

  • Gim, Bong-Jin;Kim, Jong-Wook
    • Journal of Energy Engineering
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    • v.16 no.4
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    • pp.170-180
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    • 2007
  • This paper deals with the economy of scale for domestic on-site hydrogen stations fueled with natural gas and naptha. We evaluate the economic feasibility of on-site hydrogen stations with hydrogen production capacities of $30Nm^3/hr,\;100Nm^3/hr\;and\;300Nm^3/hr$. We build a classical economic feasibility model and we make some sensitivity analyses by changing the values of input factors such as the hydrogen sale price and the discount rate. The estimated hydrogen prices of steam methane reforming stations with production capacities of $30\;Nm^3/hr,\;100\;Nm^3/hr\;and\;300\;Nm^3/hr$ are 18,472 won/kg, 10,689 won/kg and 7,758 won/kg, respectively. Also, the hydrogen prices are about the same if we use naptha as a raw material for hydrogen energy instead of natural gas. It turns out that small and medium size domestic on-site hydrogen stations will not be economical in the near future. This indicates that we need to construct large scale on-site hydrogen fueling stations even for the initial phase of the hydrogen economy.