Project objectives
To achieve its goal COCOLIH2T will complete and deliver the following seven objectives:
Objective 1
MATERIAL SELECTION AND MATURATION
Down-select and mature the right materials for tank walls, Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) and permeation barrier
Objective 2
DISRUPTIVE VESSEL CONCEPT and DESIGN
Design and develop a composite conformal LH2 tank, including thermal and pressure management
Objective 3
TANK MANUFACTURING
Manufacture the composite and conformal LH2 tank
Objective 4
TANK SUBSYSTEMS
Design and develop a tank refuelling, metering, gauging, and gas leak-detection system for safe system functioning
Objective 5
TANK HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM
Design and develop a lightweight and robust tank health monitoring system capable of working in harsh environment of the tank over its lifecycle and automated inspection system
Objective 6
STORAGE SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND TESTING
Integrate and demonstrate the entire LH2 tank system
Objective 7
TANK SAFETY AND LIFE CYCLE EVALUATION
Understand life cycle and safety impact of tank design decisions and develop a suitable inspection method
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The targeted KPIs are as follows:
Vacuum insulated
LH2 tank capacity: 57kg
Dormancy: >24h
Boil-off: <2% per day
Gravimetric Index: 25%
General approach
WP2 and 8 are horizontal WPs that are meant to inform and provide inputs/support throughout the project to WP3, 4, 5 and 6. Additionally, WP3 focuses on the concept definition and design of the disruptive LH2 tank. Its outcomes will be key for the subsequent design and development of key systems performed within WP4, 5 and 6. All the outcomes generated within WP2-8 will flow into the final system integration and demonstration (WP7). Finally, WP1 and WP9 will ensure a proper project management, communication, dissemination and exploitation.
External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB)
COCOLIH2T will set up an External Expert Advisory Board (EEAB) to provide the consortium with additional external guidance and feedback along the project execution in an effort to maximize the project outcomes, while minimizing the risks. The EEAB will involve key stakeholders in the decision chain as early as possible. This will comprise of diverse industry members that will be announced in the coming months. Meetings will be organized at least yearly with the EEAB to assess technical progress, results, and compliance with requirements.