2016 Volume 47 Issue 2 Pages 407-412
A new Hydrogen fueling protocol named the MC-Formula Fill, which builds upon the foundation of the table based protocol, utilizing the same assumptions, boundary conditions, and process limits as the current SAE J2601 standard. The new refueling method facilitates the following: 1) the potential to provide faster fueling times for fuel cell vehicle customers, and 2) the ability to continuously and dynamically adjust to a wide range of dispenser fuel delivery temperatures, allowing for more flexibility in station design. Computer simulations and laboratory bench testing were previously conducted and documented, validating the safety of the protocol. Through the application of the new refueling method to a commercial hydrogen dispenser, and by conducting a large number of refueling on multiple hydrogen storage systems under a wide range of operating conditions, this paper will document the real world performance and behavior of the protocol.
