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Revised Standardized Equation for Hydrogen Gas Densities for Fuel Consumption Applications

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Author(s)

Eric W. Lemmon, Marcia L. Huber, Jacob W. Leachman

Abstract

An equation for the density of hydrogen gas has been developed that agrees with the current standard to within 0.01 % from 220 to 1000 K with pressures up to 70 MPa, to within 0.01 % from 255 to 1000 K with pressures to 120 MPa, and to within 0.1 % for 200 to 1000 K up to 200 MPa. The equation is a truncated virial-type equation based on pressure and temperature dependent terms. The density uncertainty for this equation is the same as the current standard and is estimated as 0.04 % (combined uncertainty with a coverage factor of 2) between 250 and 450 K for all pressures, and 0.1 % for lower temperatures. Comparisons are presented with experimental data and with the full equation of state.
Citation
Journal of Research (NIST JRES) -
Volume
113
Issue
6

Keywords

density, equation of state, fuel consumption, hydrogen, pressure, temperature

Citation

Lemmon, E. , Huber, M. and Leachman, J. (2008), Revised Standardized Equation for Hydrogen Gas Densities for Fuel Consumption Applications, Journal of Research (NIST JRES), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=832233 (Accessed May 12, 2024)

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Created November 1, 2008, Updated June 2, 2021