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Hydrogen Energy Demand Growth Prediction and Assessment (2021–2050) Using a System Thinking and System Dynamics Approach
Jan 2022
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Adoption of hydrogen energy as an alternative to fossil fuels could be a major step towards decarbonising and fulfilling the needs of the energy sector. Hydrogen can be an ideal alternative for many fields compared with other alternatives. However there are many potential environmental challenges that are not limited to production and distribution systems but they also focus on how hydrogen is used through fuel cells and combustion pathways. The u Read More
Comarine Derivatives Designed as Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Storage
Feb 2022
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The growing of fossil fuel burning leads to increase CO2 and H2 emissions which cause increasing of global warming that has brought big attention. As a result enormous researches have been made to reduce CO2 and H2 build up in the environment. One of the most promising approaches for managing CO2 and H2 gases percentage in the atmosphere is capturing and storage them inside proper materials. Therefore the design of new materials for car Read More
Aging Effects on Modelling and Operation of a Photovoltaic System with Hydrogen Storage
Jun 2021
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In this work the aging effects on modelling and operation of a photovoltaic system with hydrogen storage in terms of energy production decrease and demand for additional hydrogen during 10 years of the system operation was analysed for the entire energy system for the first time. The analyses were performed with the support of experimental data for the renewable energy system composed of photovoltaic modules fuel cell electrolysers hydr Read More
Ammonia-hydrogen Combustion in a Swirl Burner with Reduction of NOx Emissions
Sep 2019
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Recently ammonia is being considered for fuelling gas turbines as a new sustainable source. It can undergo thermal cracking producing nitrogen hydrogen and unburned ammonia thus enabling the use of these chemicals most efficiently for combustion purposes. Ammonia being carbon-free may allow the transition towards a hydrogen economy. However one of the main constraints of this fuelling technique is that although the combustion of ammon Read More
Hydrogen Diffusion in Coal: Implications for Hydrogen Geo-storage
Oct 2021
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Hypothesis: Hydrogen geo-storage is considered as an option for large scale hydrogen storage in a full-scale hydrogen economy. Among different types of subsurface formations coal seams look to be one of the best suitable options as coal’s micro/nano pore structure can adsorb a huge amount of gas (e.g. hydrogen) which can be withdrawn again once needed. However literature lacks fundamental data regarding H2 diffusion in coal. Experiments: In Read More
Techno-Economic Assessment of Green Hydrogen Production by an Off-Grid Photovoltaic Energy System
Jan 2023
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Green hydrogen production is essential to meeting the conference of the parties’ (COP) decarbonization goals; however this method of producing hydrogen is not as cost-effective as hydrogen production from fossil fuels. This study analyses an off-grid photovoltaic energy system designed to feed a proton-exchange membrane water electrolyzer for hydrogen production to evaluate the optimal electrolyzer size. The system has been analyzed in Baghdad the ca Read More
Sustainable Aviation—Hydrogen Is the Future
Jan 2022
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As the global search for new methods to combat global warming and climate change continues renewable fuels and hydrogen have emerged as saviours for environmentally polluting industries such as aviation. Sustainable aviation is the goal of the aviation industry today. There is increasing interest in achieving carbon-neutral flight to combat global warming. Hydrogen has proven to be a suitable alternative fuel. It is abundant clean and produces no carbo Read More
Design and Simulation Studies of Hybrid Power Systems Based on Photovoltaic, Wind, Electrolyzer, and PEM Fuel Cells
May 2021
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In recent years the need to reduce environmental impacts and increase flexibility in the energy sector has led to increased penetration of renewable energy sources and the shift from concentrated to decentralized generation. A fuel cell is an instrument that produces electricity by chemical reaction. Fuel cells are a promising technology for ultimate energy conversion and energy generation. We see that this system is integrated where we find that the wind Read More
Influence of Natural Gas and Hydrogen Properties on Internal Combustion Engine Performance, Combustion, and Emissions: A Review
Jan 2024
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This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the physical properties and applications of natural gas (NG) and hydrogen as fuels in internal combustion (IC) engines. The paper also meticulously examines the use of both NG and hydrogen as a fuel in vehicles their production physical characteristics and combustion properties. It reviews the current experimental studies in the literature and investigates the results of using both fuels. It further cover Read More
Massive Green Hydrogen Production Using Solar and Wind Energy: Comparison between Europe and the Middle East
Jul 2023
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This comparative study examines the potential for green hydrogen production in Europe and the Middle East leveraging 3MWp solar and wind power plants. Experimental weather data from 2022 inform the selection of two representative cities namely Krakow Poland (Europe) and Diyala Iraq (Middle East). These cities are chosen as industrial–residential zones representing the respective regions’ characteristics. The research optimizes an alkaline water elec Read More
Review on Ammonia as a Potential Fuel: From Synthesis to Economics
Feb 2021
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Ammonia a molecule that is gaining more interest as a fueling vector has been considered as a candidate to power transport produce energy and support heating applications for decades. However the particular characteristics of the molecule always made it a chemical with low if any benefit once compared to conventional fossil fuels. Still the current need to decarbonize our economy makes the search of new methods crucial to use chemicals such as a Read More
Energy Futures and Green Hydrogen Production: Is Saudi Arabia Trend?
May 2023
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This paper explores the potential for hydrogen energy to become a future trend in Saudi Arabia energy industry. With the emergence of hydrogen as a promising clean energy source there has been growing interest and investment in this area globally. This study investigated whether the country is likely to pursue this trend given its current energy mix and policies. A study was conducted to provide an overview of the global trends and best practices i Read More
Sustainable Hydrogen Energy in Aviation - A Narrative Review
Feb 2023
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In the modern world zero-carbon society has become a new buzzword of the era. Many projects have been initiated to develop alternatives not only to the environmental crisis but also to the shortage of fossil fuels. With successful projects in automobile technology hydrogen fuel is now being tested and utilized as a sustainable green fuel in the aviation sector which will lead to zero carbon emission in the future. From the mid-20th century to the early 21st Read More
A Roadmap with Strategic Policy toward Green Hydrogen Production: The Case of Iraq
Mar 2023
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The study proposes a comprehensive framework to support the development of green hydrogen production including the establishment of legal and regulatory frameworks investment incentives and public-private partnerships. Using official and public data from government agencies the potential of renewable energy sources is studied and some reasonable assumptions are made so that a full study and evaluation of hydrogen production in th Read More
Towards Energy Freedom: Exploring Sustainable Solutions for Energy Independence and Self-sufficiency using Integrated Renewable Energy-driven Hydrogen System
Jan 2024
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n the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions the integration of renewable energy sources and hydrogen technologies has emerged as a promising avenue. This paper introduces the Integrated Renewable Energy-Driven Hydrogen System as a holistic approach to achieve energy independence and self-sufficiency. Seamlessly integrating renewable energy sources hydrogen production storage and utilization this system enables diverse applications across vari Read More
The Influence of Gas Fuel Enrichment with Hydrogen on the Combustion Characteristics of Combustors: A Review
Oct 2024
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Hydrogen is a promising fuel because it has good capabilities to operate gas turbines. Due to its ignition speed which exceeds the ignition of traditional fuel it achieves a higher thermal efficiency while the resulting emissions are low. So it was used as a clean and sustainable energy source. This paper reviews the most important research that was concerned with studying the characteristics of hydrogen combustion within incinerators and power generation Read More
Hydrogen Energy Systems: Technologies, Trends, and Future Prospects
May 2024
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This review critically examines hydrogen energy systems highlighting their capacity to transform the global energy framework and mitigate climate change. Hydrogen showcases a high energy density of 120 MJ/kg providing a robust alternative to fossil fuels. Adoption at scale could decrease global CO2 emissions by up to 830 million tonnes annually. Despite its potential the expansion of hydrogen technology is curtailed by the inefficiency of current electroly Read More
Comparative Analysis of Solar Cells and Hydrogen Fuels: A Mini Review
Jul 2024
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The aim of this mini-review is to compare the effectiveness and potential of solar cells and hydrogen fuel technologies in clean energy generation. Key aspects such as efficiency scalability environmental footprint and technological maturity are examined. Solar cells are analyzed for their ability to convert sunlight into electricity efficiently and their potential for widespread deployment with minimal environmental impact. Hydrogen fuel technologies a Read More
Nanomaterials: Paving the Way for the Hydrogen Energy Frontier
Jan 2024
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This comprehensive review explores the transformative role of nanomaterials in advancing the frontier of hydrogen energy specifcally in the realms of storage production and transport. Focusing on key nanomaterials like metallic nanoparticles metal–organic frameworks carbon nanotubes and graphene the article delves into their unique properties. It scrutinizes the application of nanomaterials in hydrogen storage elucidating both challenges and adva Read More
A Comprehensive Review on the Hydrogen–Natural Gas–Diesel Tri-Fuel Engine Exhaust Emissions
Aug 2024
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Natural gas (NG) is favored for transportation due to its availability and lower CO2 emissions than fossil fuels despite drawbacks like poor lean combustion ability and slow burning. According to a few recent studies using hydrogen (H2 ) alongside NG and diesel in Tri-fuel mode addresses these drawbacks while enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions making it a promising option for diesel engines. Due to the importance and novelty of this the contin Read More
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