Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage for Onboard Applications
Zhongjie Wu, Vanessa Wee, Xinbin Ma, Dan Zhao
Abstract
Abstract Given its abundance and clean combustion, natural gas (NG) is one of the leading sources of energy to meet present demands. However, the storage and transportation of NG remain challenging. Besides the commonly used NG storage methods such as compression and liquefaction, adsorbed NG is an attractive alternative. Here, the requirements for vehicles to be powered by adsorbed natural gas (ANG) are examined. Despite top‐performing adsorbents and present‐day engineering solutions, there remain obstacles that prevent vehicles fueled by ANG from becoming commonplace. Herein, these challenges are highlighted to inspire engineering solutions for onboard ANG systems.
Topics & Concepts
Natural gasLiquefactionAdsorptionCompressed natural gasCombustionWaste managementEnvironmental scienceProcess engineeringNanotechnologyEngineeringChemistryMaterials scienceMechanical engineeringOrganic chemistryCarbon Dioxide Capture TechnologiesSpacecraft and Cryogenic TechnologiesIndustrial Gas Emission Control