CX-101610: Microstructural Engineering and Accelerated Test Method Development to Achieve Low Cost, High Performance Solutions for Hydrogen Storage and Delivery

Award Number: DE-EE0008828
CX(s) Applied: A9, B3.6
Fuel Cell Technologies Office
Location(s): CO
Office(s): Golden Field Office

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing to provide funding to the Colorado School of Mines (CSM) to develop steel alloys with novel microstructural designs for use in hydrogen refueling infrastructure (e.g. pressure vessels, compressors, and fuel dispensing applications). Materials would then be subjected to accelerated life testing to analyze their resistance to hydrogen embrittlement. The project would be completed over three Budget Periods (BPs), with a Go/No-Go Decision Point in between each BP.