Theoretical study of hydrogen flow in porous medium of local Sweileh Sand

Abstract The hydrogen flow in Sweileh 1 sand porous material was studied theoretically. The flow characteristics such as temperature, pressure, density and velocity profiles were calculated by solving the governing equations of two-dimensional compressible flow in solid porous media. These equations include continuity, momentum and energy, which were solved using finite volume method incorporated in a computer code. It was found that Sweileh sand may be used as a solid medium for hydrogen storage with competitive storing capacity when compared with typical metal hydride storing capacity.