RT Journal Article ID 4789ac9453886bd9 A1 Smith, Kyle C. A1 Zheng, Yuan A1 Fisher, Timothy S. A1 Pourpoint, Timothee L. A1 Mudawar, Issam T1 Heat Transfer in High-Pressure Metal Hydride Systems JF Journal of Enhanced Heat Transfer JO JEH(T) YR 2009 FD 2008-12-18 VO 16 IS 2 SP 189 OP 203 AB High-pressure metal hydride vehicular hydrogen storage systems can offer good overall gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen densities. Enhanced heat transfer techniques will be essential to achieve established goals for tank filling times. A numerical model is developed to simulate the hydrogen filling process of a subscale high-pressure metal hydride (Ti1.1CrMn) system. The model is validated by comparison of simulated and experimental transient temperature profiles of both metal hydride and gas. The substantial influence of free convection in the system was discovered. As such, heat transfer enhancement by free convection is discussed and illustrated in a practical configuration. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/4c8f5faa331b09ea,2c5a4f614cb652e4,4789ac9453886bd9.html