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Additive Manufacturing
operating conditions ( Inoue & Watanabe , 2023 ).
• Material strength : AM valves exhibited a 30 % increase in tensile strength , contributing to their superior performance in high-pressure hydrogen environments ( Khan & Ali , 2023 ).
• Weight reduction : Valves produced using AM techniques were on average 25 % lighter , which translates to reduced transportation costs and easier handling during installation ( O ’ Connell & Murphy , 2023 ).
• Production time : AM reduced the production time by 35 % for complex valve designs compared to traditional methods , enabling quicker market readiness ( Taylor & Brown , 2023 ).
• Cost savings : The overall lifecycle cost of AM-produced valves is reduced by approximately 20 % due to lower maintenance and replacement needs ( O ’ Connell & Murphy , 2023 ).
These improvements not only enhance the safety and efficiency of hydrogen applications but also contribute to the broader adoption of hydrogen as a viable energy source across various industries . The reduction in leakage rates is particularly significant , as it directly impacts the safety and environmental
Figure 4 . Additive manufactured valve by Batu Valve
sustainability of hydrogen systems ( Patel & Desai , 2023 ).
Additive manufacturing case study
Overview In 2023 , a leading manufacturer of hydrogen storage systems faced significant challenges related to material degradation and leakage in their high-pressure hydrogen valves . Traditional manufacturing techniques using standard stainless steel components resulted in frequent failures due to hydrogen embrittlement and insufficient resistance to high-cycle fatigue . Solution implemented The manufacturer adopted additive manufacturing to redesign and produce the critical valve components . The new
valves were manufactured using a custom alloy specifically formulated for hydrogen applications , which was not feasible with traditional manufacturing methods due to the complex internal geometries required . Outcomes
• Improved performance : The AMproduced valves demonstrated a 50 % reduction in failure rates over a 12-month period ( Varma & Desai , 2022 ).
• Enhanced durability : The valves showed a 40 % increase in resistance to hydrogen embrittlement , which extended their operational lifespan significantly ( Rao & Mishra , 2022 ).
• Cost efficiency : Although the initial cost of the AM-produced valves was higher , the overall
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