The literature lacks a systematic analysis of HRS equipment and operating standards. Researchers, policymakers, and HRS operators could find this information relevant for planning the network's fut.
The main standard associated with general and specific requirements for the design and operation of HRSs is ISO 19880, from 1 to 9. The ISO 19880 standards provide guidance for safe and efficient hydrogen refueling, ensure compatibility between various refueling stations and vehicles, and provide a framework for commercial operations.
Based on the cost data associated with hydrogen production, transportation, storage, utilization, CO 2 treatment, carbon tax, and the construction and operation of the HRSs, authors in Ref. established a hydrogen energy balance model for the construction of refueling stations to reduce the lifecycle cost of hydrogen.
Does a hydrogen refueling facility network planning model use hydrogen energy?
However, existing research predominantly focuses on hydrogen production and the conversion of refueling stations, neglecting the economic and stability considerations of the full-cycle use of hydrogen energy. This study proposes a hydrogen refueling facility network planning model that utilizes hydrogen energy throughout its full cycle.
What is a hydrogen refueling facility (hrs)?
As an important hub connecting upstream hydrogen production and downstream hydrogen use, the HRS is both a service facility providing hydrogen refueling service for fuel cell vehicles and a hydrogen use facility requiring hydrogen production points (HPPs) to replenish hydrogen for them.
Based on the context of converting traditional gas stations to hydrogen refueling stations and guided by the principle of achieving full coverage of hydrogen demand, the objective function of the model minimizes the construction and operational costs of refueling stations, while also accounting for penalty costs associated with construction.
The model is based on the premise that the hydrogen demand of the HRS is satisfied, so it must be ensured that the hydrogen supplied from the HPP to each refueling station fully satisfies the hydrogen demand of the refueling point. (25) ∑ h = 1 q (S j h × X j) = S j × T × X j, ∀ j ∈ J Eq.