Hydrogen ammonia alcohol multi-medium storage and transportation safety management integrated system

By designing an integrated safety management system for the storage and transportation of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol in multiple media, and using a multilayer sensor algorithm to predict leakage risks and generate safe routes, the system solves the problem of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol leakage caused by structural damage to storage tanks, thereby improving storage and transportation safety and accident prevention capabilities.

CN122114608APending Publication Date: 2026-05-29SHANDONG ZHENGCHEN TECH CO LTD

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CN · China
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Applications(China)
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SHANDONG ZHENGCHEN TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2026-01-26
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Abstract

The application relates to the field of data processing, in particular to a hydrogen-ammonia-alcohol multi-medium storage and transportation safety management and control integrated system, which comprises a processing platform, a database connected to the output end of the processing platform, a travel unit and an inspection module connected to the output end of the database, an inspection qualified and an inspection unqualified connected to the output end of the inspection module, a control unit connected to the input end of the inspection module, an alarm module connected to the output end of the inspection unqualified, the database for storing data, the travel unit for formulating a storage and transportation route, the inspection module for predicting whether hydrogen, ammonia and alcohol storage tanks leak or not, the control unit for controlling a prediction period, a positioning module connected to the output end of the travel unit, and a surrounding locking module connected to the output end of the positioning module. The application improves the safety of storage and transportation, reduces the harm and avoids causing great damage.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of data processing, and in particular to an integrated system for the safe management and control of multi-media storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia. Background Technology

[0002] Renewable energy power generation systems with wind and solar power as the core utilize surplus electricity for a series of chemical processes such as hydrogen production and ammonia production, realizing the storage and conversion of energy forms. This transforms unstable electrical energy into energy products that can be stored and transported, achieving the effect of electrochemical conversion and chemical energy storage.

[0003] However, in the multi-media storage and transportation of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol, the storage tanks of the storage vehicles are prone to structural damage due to long-term high-pressure loads and other working conditions. Damaged storage tanks can directly cause leakage risks of media such as hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol, which can then induce safety accidents such as combustion, explosion, and poisoning, making storage and transportation unsafe. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by proposing an integrated system for the safe management and control of multi-media storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this invention is as follows: an integrated system for the safe management and control of multi-media storage and transportation of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol, comprising a processing platform, an output terminal of which is connected to a database, an output terminal of which is connected to a travel unit and an inspection module, an output terminal of which is connected to a pass / fail indicator, an input terminal of which is connected to a control unit, and an output terminal of the fail / fail indicator connected to an alarm module, the database being used to store data, the travel unit being used to plan storage and transportation routes, the inspection module being used to predict whether there are leaks in hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks, the control unit being used to control the prediction cycle, an output terminal of which is connected to a positioning module, an output terminal of which is connected to a surrounding area locking module, and an output terminal of which is connected to a notification module.

[0006] Preferably, the "pass" test indicates that the prediction result has no leakage, and the "fail" test indicates that the prediction result has leakage. The alarm module is used to issue an alarm command when there is a leakage. The positioning module is used to locate the position of the storage and transportation vehicle. The surrounding area locking module is used to lock the emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation vehicle. The notification module is used to promptly notify the surrounding emergency rescue stations to carry out rescue when the storage and transportation vehicle is abnormal. The input end of the database is connected to a firewall, and the firewall is used to protect the data.

[0007] Preferably, the input end of the database is connected to a receiving module, the input end of the receiving module is connected to an uploading module, the input end of the uploading module is connected to a monitoring unit, the monitoring unit is used to monitor the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks on the storage and transportation vehicles, the uploading module is used to upload the monitored data, and the receiving module is used to receive the uploaded data.

[0008] Preferably, the monitoring unit includes a temperature monitoring module, a pressure monitoring module, a humidity monitoring module, a volatilization monitoring module, and a hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module. The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor the wall temperature of the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks; the pressure monitoring module is used to monitor the pressure inside the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks; the humidity monitoring module is used to monitor the humidity at the sealing point of the ammonia storage tank; the volatilization monitoring module is used to monitor the alcohol volatilization concentration at the sealing point of the hydrogen alcohol storage tank; and the hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module is used to monitor the degree of hydrogen embrittlement damage to the hydrogen storage tank.

[0009] Preferably, the control unit includes a periodic timing module, the input of which is connected to a time setting, the periodic timing module is used to time the duration to reach the next predicted time point, the time setting is used to set the predicted period duration, and the output of the periodic timing module is connected to a timeout and a time arrival setting.

[0010] Preferably, the "timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has not been reached, and the "timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has been reached. The output terminal of the "timeout" is connected to a start module, which is used to start the monitoring unit for monitoring.

[0011] Preferably, the travel unit includes a generation module, the input end of which is connected to a trip entry, and the output end of which is connected to a route display module. The generation module is used to generate routes, the trip entry is used to input the starting point and destination of the storage and transportation, and the route display module is used to display the generated routes.

[0012] Preferably, the input end of the generation module is further connected to an avoidance module and an approach module. The input end of the avoidance module is connected to a high-risk identification module and a traffic flow identification module. The input end of the approach module is connected to an emergency identification module. The high-risk identification module is used to identify high-risk stations around the storage and transportation route. The traffic flow identification module is used to identify the traffic flow status of the storage and transportation route. The avoidance module is used to make the generated route avoid high-risk stations and areas with heavy traffic. The emergency identification module is used to identify emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation route. The approach module is used to make the generated route approach emergency rescue stations.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. The control unit, through its set periodic timing module, can time the time to reach the next predicted time point. The time setting is used to set the predicted period duration. "Timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has not been reached, and "Timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has been reached. The start module is used to start the monitoring unit for monitoring. The inspection module is used to predict whether there is a leak in the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks. "Inspection passed" indicates that there is no leak, and "inspection failed" indicates that there is a leak. The alarm module is used to issue an alarm command when a leak occurs. Based on the set period, the status of the storage tanks of the storage and transportation vehicles is monitored periodically, and the risk of leakage is predicted. At the same time, when a leakage risk is predicted, an alarm is issued to remind the storage and transportation personnel to maintain the storage tanks of the storage and transportation vehicles in a timely manner to prevent the leakage of media such as hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol, avoid safety accidents such as combustion, explosion, and poisoning, and improve the safety of storage and transportation.

[0015] 2. Through the set travel units, the generation module can generate routes, the trip entry module is used to input the start and end points of the storage and transportation, the route display module is used to display the generated routes, the high-risk identification module is used to identify high-risk stations around the storage and transportation route, the traffic flow identification module is used to identify the traffic flow status of the storage and transportation route, the avoidance module is used to make the generated route avoid high-risk stations and areas with heavy traffic, the emergency identification module is used to identify emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation route, the proximity module is used to make the generated route closer to emergency rescue stations, the positioning module is used to locate the position of the storage and transportation vehicle, the surrounding locking module is used to lock the emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation vehicle, and the notification module is used to promptly notify the surrounding emergency rescue stations for rescue when the storage and transportation vehicle is abnormal. In this way, during storage and transportation, a storage and transportation route is provided that is far away from heavy traffic and high-risk stations such as gas stations, chemical plants, residential areas, schools, etc., and close to emergency rescue stations such as fire stations. This reduces the harm to surrounding buildings and people when the storage and transportation vehicle is abnormal, and allows rescue personnel to quickly reach the vehicle's location for rescue, thereby mitigating the harm and avoiding major damage. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an integrated safety management system for the storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols using multiple media, according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the monitoring unit of an integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols using multiple media, as described in this invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control unit of an integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols using multiple media, according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the travel unit of an integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols using multiple media, as described in this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The following description is intended to disclose the invention and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art.

[0021] like Figures 1-4 The system, illustrating an integrated safety management and control system for the storage and transportation of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol in multiple media, includes a processing platform. The output of the processing platform is connected to a database. The output of the database is connected to a travel unit and an inspection module. The output of the inspection module is connected to indicators for passed and failed inspections. The input of the inspection module is connected to a control unit. The output of the failed inspection is connected to an alarm module. The database stores data. The travel unit is used to determine the storage and transportation route. The control unit controls the prediction cycle. The output of the travel unit is connected to a positioning module. The output of the positioning module is connected to a perimeter locking module. The output of the perimeter locking module is connected to a notification module. The inspection module predicts whether there are leaks in hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks. The inspection module can perform predictions based on a multilayer sensor algorithm. The multilayer sensor algorithm model is as follows:

[0022] I. Core Assumptions of the Model

[0023] Taking the binary classification prediction of liquid ammonia storage tank leakage risk as an example, the core parameters are set as follows:

[0024] Input characteristics: Select 3 monitoring parameters (numerical type) that are strongly correlated with leakage.

[0025] Pressure inside the storage tank (MPa)

[0026] Tank wall temperature (°C)

[0027] Humidity at the seal (%RH)

[0028] 2. Output label: Leakage risk level (binary classification)

[0029] No risk of leakage

[0030] There is a risk of leakage.

[0031] Network structure: 3 neurons (input layer), which receives raw monitoring features → 4 neurons (hidden layer), which extracts nonlinear relationships of features → 1 neuron (output layer), which outputs the risk prediction result, using a fully connected approach.

[0032] II. Digital Model

[0033] 1. Forward propagation calculation

[0034] Forward propagation is the computation process of data from the input layer to the output layer. The core formula is as follows: (1) Hidden layer input and output

[0035] Let the hidden layer weight matrix be... (Dimension 4×3), bias vector is (Dimension 4×1), then:

[0036]

[0037] in:

[0038] For the input feature vector (3×1 dimension), such as ;

[0039] The Sigmoid activation function is given by the formula: Its function is to introduce nonlinearity, and the output value range is [0,1].

[0040] Output for the hidden layer (4×1 dimension).

[0041] (2) Output layer input and output

[0042] Let the output layer weight matrix be... (Dimension 1×4), bias vector is (Dimension 1×1), then:

[0043]

[0044] in:

[0045] The predicted probability value is in the range [0,1].

[0046] Set threshold =0.5, if A value ≥0.5 is considered "risk of leakage". "No risk of leakage" )」。

[0047] 2. Loss Function and Backpropagation

[0048] The purpose of backpropagation is to update the weights and biases so that the predicted values ​​are updated. As close as possible to the true value .

[0049] Loss function: Binary cross-entropy loss is used.

[0050] Parameter update: Gradient descent is used, with a learning rate of... (Control update step size, take) =0.01)

[0051] Core logic: Calculate the gradient of the loss with respect to the weights / biases, update the parameters along the gradient descent direction, and reduce prediction error.

[0052] III. Algorithm Execution Steps

[0053] 1. Data Preprocessing

[0054] Collect sample data: 100 sets of monitoring data for liquid ammonia storage tanks (3 input features + 1 output label);

[0055] Feature normalization: Scales all input features to the [0,1] interval to eliminate the influence of dimensions. The formula is as follows:

[0056] The dataset is divided into two parts: 70% training set (for updating parameters) and 30% test set (for validating the results).

[0057] 2. Initialize parameters

[0058] Weight , Random initialization (e.g., following a normal distribution);

[0059] bias , Initialize to 0;

[0060] Set learning rate =0.01, iteration count epoch=1000.

[0061] 3. Training the model

[0062] For each sample in the training set, perform forward propagation and calculate the predicted value. and loss ;

[0063] Perform backpropagation and update the weights. , and bias , ;

[0064] Repeat the iterations until the loss converges or the maximum number of iterations is reached.

[0065] 4. Model Prediction

[0066] Enter new tank monitoring data (such as...) );

[0067] The predicted probability is obtained through forward propagation. =0.85; because A value >0.5 indicates a potential leakage risk, triggering an alert.

[0068] The "Pass" indicator indicates that the prediction result has no leakage, while the "Fail" indicator indicates that the prediction result has leakage. The alarm module is used to issue an alarm command when a leakage occurs. The positioning module is used to locate the position of the storage and transportation vehicle. The surrounding area locking module is used to lock the emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation vehicle. The notification module is used to promptly notify the surrounding emergency rescue stations to carry out rescue when the storage and transportation vehicle is abnormal. The input end of the database is connected to a firewall, which is used to protect the data.

[0069] The database input is connected to a receiving module, the receiving module input is connected to an uploading module, and the uploading module input is connected to a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is used to monitor the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks on the storage and transportation vehicles. The uploading module is used to upload the monitored data, and the receiving module is used to receive the uploaded data.

[0070] The monitoring unit includes a temperature monitoring module, a pressure monitoring module, a humidity monitoring module, a volatilization monitoring module, and a hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module. The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor the wall temperature of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks; the pressure monitoring module is used to monitor the pressure inside the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks; the humidity monitoring module is used to monitor the humidity at the sealing point of the ammonia storage tank; the volatilization monitoring module is used to monitor the alcohol volatilization concentration at the sealing point of the hydrogen alcohol storage tank; and the hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module is used to monitor the degree of hydrogen embrittlement damage to the hydrogen storage tank.

[0071] The control unit includes a periodic timing module. The input terminal of the periodic timing module is connected to a time setting. The periodic timing module is used to time the duration of the next predicted time point. The time setting is used to set the predicted period duration. The output terminal of the periodic timing module is connected to the timeout and time arrival terminals.

[0072] "Timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has not been reached, while "Timeout" indicates that the predicted time period has been reached. The output terminal of "Timeout" is connected to a start module, which is used to start the monitoring unit for monitoring.

[0073] The travel unit includes a generation module, an input terminal of which is connected to a trip entry terminal, and an output terminal of which is connected to a route display module. The generation module is used to generate routes, the trip entry terminal is used to input the origin and destination of the transport, and the route display module is used to display the generated routes.

[0074] The input end of the generation module is also connected to an avoidance module and an approach module. The input end of the avoidance module is connected to a high-risk identification module and a traffic flow identification module. The input end of the approach module is connected to an emergency identification module. The high-risk identification module is used to identify high-risk stations around the storage and transportation route. The traffic flow identification module is used to identify the traffic flow status of the storage and transportation route. The avoidance module is used to make the generated route avoid high-risk stations and areas with heavy traffic. The emergency identification module is used to identify emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation route. The approach module is used to make the generated route approach emergency rescue stations.

[0075] In summary, the control unit utilizes a periodic timing module to time the arrival time at the next predicted time point. The time setting is used to set the predicted period duration. "Timeout" indicates the predicted time period has not yet been reached, while "Timeout" indicates the predicted time period has been reached. The start module activates the monitoring unit for monitoring. The inspection module predicts whether there are leaks in hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks. "Inspection passed" indicates no leaks, while "inspection failed" indicates leaks. The alarm module issues an alarm command upon leak detection. Based on the set period, the status of the storage tanks in the transport vehicles is monitored periodically, and the risk of leaks is predicted. When a leak risk is predicted, an alarm is issued to remind transport personnel to maintain the storage tanks in a timely manner to prevent leaks of hydrogen, ammonia, alcohol, and other media, avoiding accidents such as explosions and poisoning, and improving the safety of transport. The trip unit utilizes a generation module to generate routes, and the trip entry is used to set the starting point for transport. The system takes the destination as input, displays the generated route, identifies high-risk stations around the transport route, identifies traffic flow status, avoids high-risk stations and areas with heavy traffic, identifies emergency rescue stations around the transport route, approaches emergency rescue stations, locates the position of the transport vehicle, locks nearby emergency rescue stations, and notifies nearby emergency rescue stations in case of vehicle malfunction. This system provides a transport route that avoids heavy traffic and high-risk areas such as gas stations, chemical plants, residential areas, and schools, while being close to emergency rescue stations such as fire stations. This minimizes the harm to surrounding buildings and people in case of malfunction and allows rescue personnel to quickly reach the vehicle, thus mitigating damage and preventing significant injury.

[0076] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention. The scope of protection claimed by the appended claims and their equivalents is defined.

Claims

1. An integrated system for the safe management and control of multi-media storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia, comprising a processing platform, characterized in that: The processing platform's output is connected to a database, the database's output is connected to a travel unit and an inspection module, the inspection module's output is connected to "inspection passed" and "inspection failed," the inspection module's input is connected to a control unit, the "inspection failed" output is connected to an alarm module, the database is used to store data, the travel unit is used to plan storage and transportation routes, the inspection module is used to predict whether there are leaks in hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks, the control unit is used to control the prediction cycle, the travel unit's output is connected to a positioning module, the positioning module's output is connected to a surrounding area locking module, and the surrounding area locking module's output is connected to a notification module.

2. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 1, characterized in that: The "pass" test indicates that the prediction result has no leakage, and the "fail" test indicates that the prediction result has leakage. The alarm module is used to issue an alarm command when there is a leakage. The positioning module is used to locate the position of the storage and transportation vehicle. The surrounding area locking module is used to lock the emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation vehicle. The notification module is used to promptly notify the surrounding emergency rescue stations to carry out rescue when the storage and transportation vehicle is abnormal. The input end of the database is connected to a firewall, and the firewall is used to protect the data.

3. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 1, characterized in that: The database has an input terminal connected to a receiving module, an input terminal connected to an uploading module, and an input terminal connected to a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit is used to monitor hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks on storage and transportation vehicles. The uploading module is used to upload the monitored data, and the receiving module is used to receive the uploaded data.

4. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 3, characterized in that: The monitoring unit includes a temperature monitoring module, a pressure monitoring module, a humidity monitoring module, a volatilization monitoring module, and a hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module. The temperature monitoring module is used to monitor the wall temperature of hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks. The pressure monitoring module is used to monitor the pressure inside the hydrogen, ammonia, and alcohol storage tanks. The humidity monitoring module is used to monitor the humidity at the sealing point of the ammonia storage tank. The volatilization monitoring module is used to monitor the alcohol volatilization concentration at the sealing point of the hydrogen alcohol storage tank. The hydrogen embrittlement monitoring module is used to monitor the degree of hydrogen embrittlement damage to the hydrogen storage tank.

5. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit includes a periodic timing module. The input terminal of the periodic timing module is connected to a time setting. The periodic timing module is used to time the duration of the next predicted time point. The time setting is used to set the predicted period duration. The output terminal of the periodic timing module is connected to the timeout and time arrival terminals.

6. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 5, characterized in that: The "timeout not reached" indicates that the predicted time period has not been reached, and the "timeout reached" indicates that the predicted time period has been reached. The output terminal of the "timeout reached" is connected to a start module, which is used to start the monitoring unit for monitoring.

7. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 1, characterized in that: The travel unit includes a generation module, an input terminal of which is connected to a trip entry, and an output terminal of which is connected to a route display module. The generation module is used to generate routes, the trip entry is used to input the starting point and destination of the transportation, and the route display module is used to display the generated routes.

8. The integrated system for safe storage and transportation of hydrogen ammonia and alcohols according to claim 7, characterized in that: The input of the generation module is also connected to an avoidance module and an approach module. The input of the avoidance module is connected to a high-risk identification module and a traffic flow identification module. The input of the approach module is connected to an emergency identification module. The high-risk identification module is used to identify high-risk stations around the storage and transportation route. The traffic flow identification module is used to identify the traffic flow status of the storage and transportation route. The avoidance module is used to make the generated route avoid high-risk stations and areas with heavy traffic. The emergency identification module is used to identify emergency rescue stations around the storage and transportation route. The approach module is used to make the generated route approach emergency rescue stations.