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Delivering green hydrogen for clean energy
Lightweight high-pressure vessels are crucial for enabling the transition to a hydrogen economy.
To meet growing demand from energy, transport, aerospace and defence sectors, we produce light and robust composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPV) for safe, cost-effective storage and transport of green hydrogen and other gases.
Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels
CST Optimum supplies various sizes of Type III and Type IV COPVs, with end-to end design, manufacture and certification undertaken in-house.
Features
Lightweight
Our Type III and IV COPVs are up to 5x lighter than Type I vessels, leading to improved fuel economy and greater vehicle range.
Safe
Made with demanding safety requirements, our COPVs are tested at every stage of the product lifecycle. The patented Polar Boss design enhances structural integrity with superior sealing of plastic to the metal interface.
High quality
All products are designed and manufactured under endorsed ISO9001 Quality Management systems with full material and production traceability to ensure every COPV performs as expected.
Fully certified
Our product certification is endorsed by the US Department of Transport. Australian regulation is currently dependent on international standards, testing regimes and certification schemes.
Long lasting
Our corrosion resistant design requires re-certification only every 15-30 years (unlike Type I steel vessels requiring re-certification in 3-5 years).
Cost effective
Whole of life cost compared to steel pressure vessels.
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Full batch tracking & traceability
Throughout the production process for quality assurance and product safety.
Uses
Our COPVs are primarily used for hydrogen storage. However, they are suitable for the storage of other gases and for use in other applications.
Product range & specifications
Hydrogen COPVs: Type IV
| Tank capacity [litres] | H2 Capacity [kg] | Diameter [mm (inches)] | Length [mm (inches)] | Mount Type | Port | Tank weight [kg] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 0.03 | 114 (4.5) | 228 (9) | N/A | Single | - |
| 7.5 | 0.17 | 172 (6.8) | 475 (18.7) | N/A | Double | - |
| 84 | 2.0 | 416 (16) | 1041 (41) | Neck | Double | 42 |
| 204 | 4.8 | 416 (16) | 2134 (84) | Neck | Double | 84 |
| 319 | 7.6 | 416 (16) | 3048 (120) | Neck | Double | 125 |
| 770 | 18.2 | 793 (31.2) | 2134 (84) | Neck | Double | 205 |
| 987 | 23.3 | 793 (31.2) | 2647 (104.2) | Neck | Double | 263 |
All hydrogen COPVs have:
- Service pressure: 350 bar
- Certification: HGV2, DOT, ISO11119-3 (pending)
CNG COPVs: Type IV
| Tank capacity [litres] | GGE | Diameter [mm (inches)] | Length [mm (inches)] | Tank weight [kg] | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 6.8 | 406 (16) | 889 (35) | 32.7 | NGV2, DOT |
| 115 | 9.7 | 406 (16) | 1219 (48) | 48.5 | NGV2, DOT |
| 98 | 8.3 | 482 (19) | 863 (34) | 53 | NGV2, DOT |
| 140 | 11.8 | 482 (19) | 1143 (45) | 69 | NGV2, DOT, ISO11439 |
| 196 | 16.7 | 482 (19) | 1524 (60) | 89 | NGV2, DOT |
| 246 | 20.7 | 533 (21) | 1524 (60) | 108.9 | NGV2, DOT |
| 745 | 62.6 | 736 (30.5) | 2184 (86) | TBA | NGV2, DOT |
All CNG COPVs have:
- Service pressure: 250 bar
- Mount type: strap or neck
- Port: double
Under Development
Recharge/Multi-Packs
CST Optimum’s multi-pack COPVs are currently under development and will be able to be configured into a single container, crate or trailer. Multi-packs will enable the rapid recharge of hydrogen storage for large applications.
Type V vessels
CST Optimum’s expert team have developed Type V COPVs. These liner-less all-composite vessels further reduce weight for specialised defence and aerospace applications. Please contact us for further information.
