Booth No. A036
Company Introduction
S-Wells Co., Ltd. is a start-up company pursuing joint development with the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) regarding the design and manufacturing of Ti-Mn-based hydrogen storage alloys, which are capable of storing hydrogen energy (high-pressure hydrogen, liquefied hydrogen, and hydrogen storage alloys) that is attracting attention as a next-generation carbon-zero energy source. In addition, the company is researching and developing joining technologies and automated joining devices for standard materials (stainless steel, aluminum alloys, and titanium alloys) for hydrogen storage containers to ensure the safe installation of hydrogen storage alloys. Currently, the company is steadily carrying out prototypes and R&D projects related to hydrogen storage alloy power modules, and is selecting and narrowing down product lines that can be commercialized by applying these technologies. Accordingly, by setting small scooters, electric bicycles, and electric carts for industrial sites as key targets that can be stably produced by small and medium-sized enterprises, the company is exploring ways to install power modules composed of hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen storage alloys in these devices.
Main Products & Services
Title : Storage tank for hydrogen storage alloy
Article : Stationary hydrogen storage alloys are designed for use in fixed environments, such as hydrogen refueling stations; in these applications, weight is not a critical factor, whereas the ability to store a large amount of hydrogen per unit volume is paramount. LaNi5 and TiMn alloys are considered the most promising candidates for this purpose, with LaNi5-based alloys currently seeing the most widespread commercial use due to their excellent activation characteristics. Stationary hydrogen storage alloys offer a higher volumetric storage density compared to high-pressure gas or liquid hydrogen; furthermore, because they enable storage at relatively low pressures—around 10 atm—they pose a lower risk of hazards such as explosions. They also offer the advantage of lower storage costs compared to high-pressure gas or liquid hydrogen. Accordingly, we have developed a prototype hydrogen storage alloy module that maximizes energy efficiency by modularizing a system comprising a high-capacity stationary hydrogen storage alloy (Ti-Fe) and its container, while also designing and optimizing the hydrogen absorption and desorption processes.
Article : Stationary hydrogen storage alloys are designed for use in fixed environments, such as hydrogen refueling stations; in these applications, weight is not a critical factor, whereas the ability to store a large amount of hydrogen per unit volume is paramount. LaNi5 and TiMn alloys are considered the most promising candidates for this purpose, with LaNi5-based alloys currently seeing the most widespread commercial use due to their excellent activation characteristics. Stationary hydrogen storage alloys offer a higher volumetric storage density compared to high-pressure gas or liquid hydrogen; furthermore, because they enable storage at relatively low pressures—around 10 atm—they pose a lower risk of hazards such as explosions. They also offer the advantage of lower storage costs compared to high-pressure gas or liquid hydrogen. Accordingly, we have developed a prototype hydrogen storage alloy module that maximizes energy efficiency by modularizing a system comprising a high-capacity stationary hydrogen storage alloy (Ti-Fe) and its container, while also designing and optimizing the hydrogen absorption and desorption processes.
