The NH3CRAFT project partner Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) have presented a preliminary research on optimization of composite storage tanks for ammonia storage in an international conference titled “European Aeronautics Science Network” (EASN, conference web-page: https://easnconference.eu/2022/home) that took place in Barcelona, Spain between 18th – 21st October 2022.
The conference presentation titled “Function integration at multi-material composite fuel storage tanks using structural topology optimization” was about functional integration of non-mechanical components in composite tanks. Investigation of functionally integrated parts shows that structural integrity may be affected due to local geometric or material discontinuities. This research aims to provide optimal reinforcement topologies to compensate the loss of structural integrity through the function-oriented spiral development framework that utilizes a multi-choice genetic algorithm. Given different choices for the material to be used as a reinforcement, the genetic algorithm attempts to generate most optimal and economical reinforcements, which ensure dynamic stability and efforts for operational loading conditions. To validate the approach, optimal reinforcements that compensate for impact of integration of non-mechanical components in scalable and adaptable composite fuel storage tanks for safe and efficient storage of ammonia are demonstrated.
The main authors contributing to this research:
1. Kaushik Abhyankar, Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology, Technische Universität Dresden
2. Georgios Tzortzinis, Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden
3. Angelos Filippatos, Institute of Lightweight Engineering and Polymer Technology, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden Center for Intelligent Materials (DCIM), Technische Universität Dresden
NH3CRAFT is a Co-funded by the European Commission Project. UK participation in NH3CRAFT Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation(UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant numbers 10038548 and 10037828].
