Innovation Project
Poly-H2-Pipe
The design of continuous fiber-reinforced pipe systems for the specific application of the electrolyzer's system periphery or in the fuel cell's media lines will be investigated.
Hydrogen production
The production of green hydrogen is currently still quite expensive. In order to reduce the plant costs for electrolyzers, the materials used must be considered. The use of thermoplastic pipes instead of steel materials would be conceivable, as automated production processes and simple connection techniques are available, which would significantly reduce production costs. Existing traditional thermoplastic pipe systems do not meet the requirements of high pressures, temperatures and the effect of transported media. New standards and new products are therefore needed, which meet the requirements of promising hydrogen applications both materially and economically.
Project details
Project responsibility
Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Crafts at RWTH Aachen
Duration
01.11.2023 bis 31.05.2026