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*Tank empty weights - [http://www.missiongas.com/lpgastankdimensions.htm]. 870 lb for 500 gal.
*Tank empty weights - [http://www.missiongas.com/lpgastankdimensions.htm]. 870 lb for 500 gal.
*500 gal is 1.9 cu m.  
*500 gal is 1.9 cu m.  
*1 cu m of hydrogen is 82 grams
*1 cu m of hydrogen is 82 grams, so we have almost 160 grams stored in a 500 gal tank.
*Normal propane tank pressure is up to 200 psi - [https://www.ferrellgas.com/tank-talk/blog-articles/how-much-pressure-is-in-a-propane-tank/#:~:text=Generally%2C%20propane%20pressure%20should%20be,remains%20in%20a%20liquid%20state.&text=Normally%2C%20the%20pressure%20inside%20a,have%20145%20psi%20internal%20pressure.]
*Normal propane tank pressure is up to 200 psi - [https://www.ferrellgas.com/tank-talk/blog-articles/how-much-pressure-is-in-a-propane-tank/#:~:text=Generally%2C%20propane%20pressure%20should%20be,remains%20in%20a%20liquid%20state.&text=Normally%2C%20the%20pressure%20inside%20a,have%20145%20psi%20internal%20pressure.]
*200 psi is 13.6 atm
*200 psi is 13.6 atm
*A 500 gal propane tank can store 1.1 kg of hydrogen. Thiis is 1.1 gallon gasoline equivalent.
*A 500 gal propane tank can store 1.1 kg of hydrogen. Thiis is 1.1 gallon gasoline equivalent.
*If we have 290 grams generated/day for $3500 of off-the-shelf electrolyzer as at [[Hydrogen Compression]] - then we need only 2 bar pressure in the 500 gallon tank. This pressure comes readily from the electrolyzer, so no pumping is needed.

Revision as of 15:11, 8 October 2020

  • 1000 gallon propane tank - used at $1000, weighs 1700 lb empty.
  • Tank empty weights - [1]. 870 lb for 500 gal.
  • 500 gal is 1.9 cu m.
  • 1 cu m of hydrogen is 82 grams, so we have almost 160 grams stored in a 500 gal tank.
  • Normal propane tank pressure is up to 200 psi - [2]
  • 200 psi is 13.6 atm
  • A 500 gal propane tank can store 1.1 kg of hydrogen. Thiis is 1.1 gallon gasoline equivalent.
  • If we have 290 grams generated/day for $3500 of off-the-shelf electrolyzer as at Hydrogen Compression - then we need only 2 bar pressure in the 500 gallon tank. This pressure comes readily from the electrolyzer, so no pumping is needed.