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High Pressure (H2) Fuel Tank Research Reports AT ASRI

Bonfire Test of an SUV with a 5000 psi Hydrogen Tank and no PRD

This webpage provides a summary of research on high pressure fuel tanks conducted by the Motor Vehicle Fire Research Institute during the time period 2003 to 2007. It also contains recent information on catastrophic field performance of a high pressure CNG tank.

	Digges, K., "Compressed Natural Gas Tank Explosion in Los Angeles," ASRI Summary, December 2024
	Digges, K., and Stephenson, R.“Research in Safety for Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles,” mvfri Report, December 2008
	Weyandt, N., “Catastrophic Failure of a 5,000-psig Hydrogen Cylinder Installed on a Typical SUV," SwRI Report, November 2006
	Zalosh, R., “Blast Waves and Fireballs Generated by Hydrogen Fuel Tank Rupture During Fire Exposure,” Report for mvfri, December 2006
	Stephenson, R., “System-Level Design and Verification Concepts for Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles: Fireworthiness," mvfri Report, June 2006
	Digges, K., and Stephenson, R., "Improving Automotive Fire Safety: Recommendations from the Motor Vehicle Fire Research Institute," Letter to NHTSA, December 24, 2009.