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Modelling of a "Hydrogen Valley" to Investigate the Impact of a Regional Pipeline for Hydrogen Supply
Jul 2024
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Introduction: The transition towards electrolysis-produced hydrogen in refineries and chemical industries is expected to have a potent impact on the local energy system of which these industries are part. In this study three urban areas with hydrogen-intense industries are studied regarding how the energy system configuration is affected if the expected future hydrogen demand is met in each node individually as compared to forming a “Hydrogen Va Read More
Artificial Intelligence for Hydrogen-Enabled Integrated Energy Systems: A Systematic Review
Aug 2024
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Hydrogen-enabled Integrated Energy Systems (H-IES) stand out as a promising solution with the potential to replace current non-renewable energy systems. However their development faces challenges and has yet to achieve widespread adoption. These main challenges include the complexity of demand and supply balancing dynamic consumer demand and challenges in integrating and utilising hydrogen. Typical energy management strategies within t Read More
Will Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuels Energize our Future? Their Role in Europe's Climate-neutral Energy System and Power System Dynamics
Aug 2024
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This study evaluates the technoeconomic impacts of direct and indirect electrification on the EU's net-zero emissions target by 2050. By linking the JRC-EU-TIMES long-term energy system model with PLEXOS hourly resolution power system model this research offers a detailed analysis of the interactions between electricity hydrogen and synthetic fuel demand production technologies and their effects on the power sector. It highlights the importance of high Read More
Experimental Study on the Effect of the Ignition Location on Vented Deflagration of Hydrogen-air Mixtures in Enclosure
Sep 2023
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No countermeasures exist for accidents that might occur in hydrogen-based facilities (leaks fires explosions etc.). In South Korea discussions are underway regarding measures to ensure safety from such accidents such as the construction of underground hydrogen storage tank facilities. However explosion vents with a minimum ventilation area are required in such facilities to minimize damage to buildings and other structures due to accidental explosions. Read More
Study on the Application of a Multi-Energy Complementary Distributed Energy System Integrating Waste Heat and Surplus Electricity for Hydrogen Production
Feb 2024
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To improve the recovery of waste heat and avoid the problem of abandoning wind and solar energy a multi-energy complementary distributed energy system (MECDES) is proposed integrating waste heat and surplus electricity for hydrogen storage. The system comprises a combined cooling heating and power (CCHP) system with a gas engine (GE) solar and wind power generation and miniaturized natural gas hydrogen production equipment (MNGHPE). I Read More
Green Hydrogen Production Plants: A Techno-economic Review
Aug 2024
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Green hydrogen stands as a promising clean energy carrier with potential net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. However different system-level configurations for green hydrogen production yield different levels of efficiency cost and maturity necessitating a comprehensive assessment. This review evaluates the components of hydrogen production plants from technical and economic perspectives. The study examines six renewable energy sources—solar p Read More
Preliminary Analysis of Refilling Cold-adsorbed Hydrogen Tanks
Sep 2023
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The effective storage of hydrogen is a critical challenge that needs to be overcome for it to become a widely used and clean energy source. Various methods exist for storing hydrogen including compression at high pressures liquefaction through extreme cooling (i.e. -253 °C) and storage with chemical compounds. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages. MAST3RBoost (Maturing the Production Standards of Ultraporous Structures for High De Read More
Hydrogen Production from Wave Power Farms to Refuel Hydrogen-Powered Ships in the Mediterranean Sea
Aug 2024
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The maritime industry is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions largely due to ships running on fossil fuels. Transitioning to hydrogen-powered marine transportation in the Mediterranean Sea requires the development of a network of hydrogen refueling stations across the region to ensure a steady supply of green hydrogen. This paper explores the technoeconomic viability of harnessing wave energy from the Mediterranean Sea to produce g Read More
Techno-Economic Analysis of Cement Decarbonization Techniques: Oxygen Enrichment vs. Hydrogen Fuel
Feb 2024
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The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming and one of the most polluting sectors is heavy industry where cement production is a significant contributor. This work briefly explores some alternatives recycling reducing clinker content waste heat recovery and carbon capture discussing their advantages and drawbacks. Then it examines the economic viability and benefits of increasing oxygen concentration in the primary burning air fr Read More
A Multi-agent Optimal Operation Methodology of Electric, Thermal, and Hydrogen Integrated Energy System based on ADMM Algorithm
Aug 2024
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This article presents a study on the distributed optimization operation method for micro-energy grid clusters within an electric thermal and hydrogen integrated energy system. The research focuses on precisely modeling the Power-toHydrogen (P2H) conversion process in electrolytic cells by considering their startup characteristics. An optimization operation model is established with each micro-energy grid as the principal entity to cater to their ind Read More
Modelling the Innovation-decision Process for Hydrogen Homes: An Integrated Model of Consumer Acceptance and Adoption Intention
Nov 2024
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As the global energy transition progresses a range of drivers and barriers will continue to shape consumer attitudes and behavioural intentions towards emerging low-carbon technologies. The innovation-decision process for technologies composing the residential sector such as hydrogen-fuelled heating and cooking appliances is inherently governed by the complex interplay between perceptual cognitive and emotional factors. In response this study re Read More
The Recent Progresses of Electrodes and Electrolysers for Seawater Electrolysis
Jan 2024
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The utilization of renewable energy for hydrogen production presents a promising pathway towards achieving carbon neutrality in energy consumption. Water electrolysis utilizing pure water has proven to be a robust technology for clean hydrogen production. Recently seawater electrolysis has emerged as an attractive alternative due to the limitations of deep-sea regions imposed by the transmission capacity of long-distance undersea cables. However 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
Research on the Dynamic Energy Conversion and Transmission Model of Renewable Energy DC Off-grid Hydrogen System
Sep 2024
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The dynamic response characteristics between the multiple energy flows of electricity-hydrogen-heat in the renewable energy DC off-grid hydrogen production system are highly coupled and nonlinear which leads to the complexity of its energy conversion and transmission law. This study proposes a model to describe the dynamic nonlinear energy conversion and transmission laws specific to such systems. The model develops a nonlinear admittance Read More
A Perspective on Emerging Energy Policy and Economic Research Agenda for Enabling Aviation Climate Action
Sep 2024
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Due to the aviation energy sector's increasing contribution to climate change and the impact of climate change on the aviation sector determining key energy policy and economic research priorities for enabling an effective and equitable aviation climate action is becoming an increasingly important topic. In this perspective we address this research need using a four-pronged methodology. It includes (i) identifying topical matters highlighted in the medi Read More
In-situ Direct Seawater Electrolysis Using Floating Platform in Ocean with Uncontrollable Wave Motion
Jun 2024
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Direct hydrogen production from inexhaustible seawater using abundant offshore wind power offers a promising pathway for achieving a sustainable energy industry and fuel economy. Various direct seawater electrolysis methods have been demonstrated to be effective at the laboratory scale. However larger-scale in situ demonstrations that are completely free of corrosion and side reactions in fluctuating oceans are lacking. Here fluctuating conditions Read More
Optimization of Baseload Electricity and Hydrogen Services by Renewables for a Nuclear-sized District in South Italy
Nov 2024
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We present an optimization model of an energy district in South Italy that supplies baseload electricity and hydrogen services. The district is sized such that a nuclear reactor could provide these services. We define scenarios for 2050 to explore the system effects of discount rate sensitivity vetoes on technologies and cost uncertainties. We address the following issues relevant to decarbonization in South Italy: land-based wind and solar vs. exclusive solar roo Read More
What will be the Hydrogen and Power Demands of the Process Industry in a Climate-neutral Germany?
Apr 2024
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The defossilization of industry has far-reaching implications regarding the future demand for hydrogen and other forms of energy. This paper presents and applies a fundamental bottom-up model that relies on techno-economic data of industrial production processes. Its aim is to identify across a range of scenarios the most cost-effective low-carbon options considering a variety of production systems. Subsequently it derives the hydrogen and electri Read More
Assessment of the Economic Viability, Environmental, and Social Impacts of Green Hydrogen Production: An Algerian Case Study
Aug 2024
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The impacts of climate change are real and in many parts of the world testify to its harsh reality including rampant extreme weather events droughts heat wildfires and flooding which have recorded in places which have not experienced them in recent memory. In the quest to avert such events there is a growing awareness and demand for sustainable processes and operations. Today sustainability encompasses a balance between ecological footprint and h Read More
Techno-economic Assessment of Hydrogen-based Energy Storage Systems in Determining the Optimal Configuration of the Nuclear-renewable Hybrid Energy System
Apr 2024
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Population growth and economic development have significantly increased global energy demand. Hence it has raised concerns about the increase in the consumption of fossil fuels and climate change. The present work introduced a new approach to using carbon-free energy sources such as nuclear and renewable to meet energy demand. The idea of using the Nuclear-Renewable Hybrid Energy System (N-R HES) is suggested as a leading solution t Read More
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