Thermal Performance Analysis of LaNi₅ Metal Hydride Reactors Using Multiple Heating-Tube Configurations and Fin Enhancements
Metal hydrides such as LaNi₅ offer a compact and intrinsically safe hydrogen-storage solution for PEM fuel cells, but their endothermic desorption reaction requires efficient heat delivery to maintain acceptable release rates. This study numerically investigates the thermal performance of a cylindrical LaNi₅ metal hydr...