Predictive Modelling of Composite Materials for Hydrogen Economy
Predictive Modelling of Composite Materials for Hydrogen Economy
Research Group Activity
| Materials Science and Engineering |
Project Description
| Composite materials play an increasing a role in a net-zero world. They are particularly promising in applications involving hydrogen storage and transmission for future propulsion systems. Unfortunately, gaseous hydrogen environment can have adverse effects on the response of composite materials including mechanical damage and subsequent leakage of hydrogen. This project aims to predict the effects of pressurised gaseous hydrogen environment on structural failure of composite materials across different material interfaces. Particularly, it will develop a computational model to predict interfacial failure between the so called liner and the composite material, and assess most crucial material parameters that affect that phenomenon. Ultimately, it will provide conclusions and guidelines for future design of composite materials for the use in harsh hydrogen environments. |
Student Level
Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students
Location
This project requires attendance at a lab or office on campus.
Skills you can learn from this project
| Developing research background and skills that will suit future hydrogen economy including broad knowledge in field of advanced engineering materials for hydrogen transmission and storage. In particular, development of mathematical modelling and computer programming skills will be targeted using a continuum modelling approach and finite element method. Additionally, some presentation skills and technical report writing skills will be developed by participating in research team meetings and summarising outcomes of this project within a short technical report. |
Required Skills
| Interest in materials science and engineering, in particular composite materials and their applications for hydrogen economy. Interest in mathematical modelling and computer programming will be a plus. |
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