Abstract
The main drawback of large-scale metal hydride storage systems is the low thermal conductivity of most metal hydrides
and the corresponding difficulties for the heat management system. In this work, the optimization of the internal heat
management of a hydrogen storage tank is investigated by finite element simulations. Different design parameters of
internal fins are analyzed, such as number, thickness, and length of the fins. It is found that a specific configuration of
fins results in a notable improvement of heat transfer and corresponding improvement in desorption kinetics.
