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A Review on the Cost Analysis of Hydrogen Gas Storage Tanks for Fuel Cell Vehicles
Jul 2023
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The most practical way of storing hydrogen gas for fuel cell vehicles is to use a composite overwrapped pressure vessel. Depending on the driving distance range and power requirement of the vehicles there can be various operational pressure and volume capacity of the tanks ranging from passenger vehicles to heavy-duty trucks. The current commercial hydrogen storage method for vehicles involves storing compressed hydrogen gas in high-pressure tan Read More
A Review of Green Hydrogen Production Based on Solar Energy; Techniques and Methods
Feb 2023
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The study examines the methods for producing hydrogen using solar energy as a catalyst. The two commonly recognised categories of processes are direct and indirect. Due to the indirect processes low efficiency excessive heat dissipation and dearth of readily available heat-resistant materials they are ranked lower than the direct procedures despite the direct procedures superior thermal performance. Electrolysis bio photosynthesis and thermoelectric Read More
Recent Developments in Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Transportation: Challenges, Opportunities, and Perspectives
Jul 2024
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Hydrogen (H2 ) is considered a suitable substitute for conventional energy sources because it is abundant and environmentally friendly. However the widespread adoption of H2 as an energy source poses several challenges in H2 production storage safety and transportation. Recent efforts to address these challenges have focused on improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of H2 production methods developing advanced storage technologies Read More
A Novel Layout for Combined Heat and Power Production for a Hospital Based on a Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Feb 2024
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This paper addresses the problem of the reduction in the huge energy demand of hospitals and health care facilities. The sharp increase in the natural gas price due to the Ukrainian–Russian war has significantly reduced economic savings achieved by combined heat and power (CHP) units especially for hospitals. In this framework this research proposes a novel system based on the integration of a reversible CHP solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and a photovoltai Read More
Current Standards and Configurations for the Permitting and Operation of Hydrogen Refueling Stations
Mar 2023
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The literature lacks a systematic analysis of HRS equipment and operating standards. Researchers policymakers and HRS operators could find this information relevant for planning the network's future expansion. This study is intended to address this information need by providing a comprehensive strategic overview of the regulations currently in place for the construction and maintenance of hydrogen fueling stations. A quick introduction to Read More
Green Hydrogen Production—Fidelity in Simulation Models for Technical–Economic Analysis
Nov 2024
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Green hydrogen production is a sustainable energy solution with great potential offering advantages such as adaptability storage capacity and ease of transport. However there are challenges such as high energy consumption production costs demand and regulation which hinder its largescale adoption. This study explores the role of simulation models in optimizing the technical and economic aspects of green hydrogen production. The proposed syste Read More
The Role of Long-term Hydrogen Storage in Decarbonizing Remote Communities in Canada: An Optimization Framework with Economic, Environmental and Social Objectives
Nov 2024
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Many small Canadian communities lack access to electricity grids relying instead on costly and polluting diesel generators despite the local availability of renewable energies like solar and wind. The intermittent nature of these sources limits reliable power supply; thus hydrogen is proposed as a cost-effective and ecofriendly long-term energy storage solution. However it remains uncertain whether hydrogen storage can significantly contribute to a 100% Read More
Machine Learning-powered Performance Monitoring of Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers for Enhancing Green Hydrogen Production as a Sustainable Fuel for Aviation Industry
Aug 2024
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Aviation is a major contributor to transportation carbon emissions but aims to reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable and environmentally friendly green hydrogen fuel is essential for decarbonization of this industry. Using the extremely low temperature of liquid hydrogen in aviation sector unlocks the opportunity for cryoelectric aircraft concept which exploits the advantageous properties of superconductors onboard. A significant barrier for gre Read More
Energy Asset Stranding in Resource-rich Developing Countries and the Just Transition - A Framework to Push Research Frontiers
Jun 2024
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Climate policy will inevitably lead to the stranding of fossil energy assets such as production and transport assets for coal oil and natural gas. Resourcerich developing countries are particularly aected as they have a higher risk of asset stranding due to strong fossil dependencies and wider societal consequences beyond revenue disruption. However there is only little academic and political awareness of the challenge to manage the asset stranding in these Read More
Fuel Cell Systems for Maritime: A Review of Research Development, Commercial Products, Applications, and Perspectives
Dec 2022
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The ambitious targets set by the International Maritime Organization for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping require radical actions by all relevant stakeholders. In this context the interest in high efficiency and low emissions (even zero in the case of hydrogen) fuel cell technology for maritime applications has been rising during the last decade pushing the research developed by academia and industries. This paper aims to present a com Read More
Review of Decompression Damage of the Polymer Liner of the Type IV Hydrogen Storage Tank
May 2023
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The type IV hydrogen storage tank with a polymer liner is a promising storage solution for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). The polymer liner reduces the weight and improves the storage density of tanks. However hydrogen commonly permeates through the liner especially at high pressure. If there is rapid decompression damage may occur due to the internal hydrogen concentration as the concentration inside creates the pressure difference. Thus Read More
Hydrogen Refueling Station: Overview of the Technological Status and Research Enhancement
Jan 2023
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Hydrogen refueling stations (HRSs) are key infrastructures rapidly spreading out to support the deployment of fuel cell electric vehicles for several mobility purposes. The research interest in these energy systems is increasing focusing on different research branches: research on innovation on equipment and technology proposal and development of station layout and research aiming to provide experimental data sets for perfor mance investigation. Th Read More
Climate Neutrality of the French Energy System: Overview and Impacts of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
Aug 2024
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CO2 emission reduction of sectors such as aviation maritime shipping road haulage and chemical production is challenging but necessary. Although these sectors will most likely continue to rely on carbonaceous energy carriers they are expected to gradually shift away from fossil fuels. In order to do so the prominent option is to utilize alternative carbon sources—like biomass and CO2 originating from carbon capture—for the production of non-fossil c Read More
Economy of Scale for Green Hydrogen-derived Fuel Production in Nepal
Apr 2024
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Opportunity for future green hydrogen development in Nepal comes with enduse infrastructural challenges. The heavy reliance of industries on fossil fuels (63.4%) despite the abundance of hydroelectricity poses an additional challenge to the green transition of Nepal. The presented work aims to study the possibility of storing and utilizing spilled hydroelectricity due to runoff rivers as a compatible alternative to imported petroleum fuels. This is achiev Read More
Wind-coupled Hydrogen Integration for Commercial Greenhouse Food and Power Production: A Case Study
Oct 2024
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This study investigates the feasibility of using green hydrogen technology produced via Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis powered by a 200 MW wind farm for a commercial Greenhouse in Ontario Canada. Nine different scenarios are analyzed exploring various approaches to hydrogen (H2) production transportation and utilization for electricity generation. The aim is to transition from using natural gas to using varying combinations of H2 and nat Read More
Analysis of Safety Technical Standards for Hydrogen Storage in Fuel Cell Vehicles
Jul 2024
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Fuel cell vehicles are considered as the direct alternative to fuel vehicles due to their similar driving range and refueling time. The United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN/WP29) released the Global Technical Regulation on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles (GTR13) in July 2013 which was the first international regulation in the field of fuel cell vehicles. There exist some differences between GTR13 and the existing safety te Read More
A Study on the Thermal Behavior of Series and Parallel Connection Methods in the Process of Hydrogenation of Ship-Borne Hydrogen Storage Cylinder
Feb 2024
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As a subdivision of the hydrogen energy application field ship-borne hydrogen fuel cell systems have certain differences from vehicle or other application scenarios in terms of their structural type safety environmental adaptability and test verification. The connection method of the ship-borne hydrogen storage cylinder (SHSC) is very important for the hydrogen fuel cell ship and the structural parameters of the SHSC are particularly important in the hydro Read More
Environmental Assessment of a Hydrogen Supply Chain Using LOHC System with Novel Low-PGM Catalysts: A Life Cycle Approach
Nov 2024
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Hydrogen has emerged as a key element in the transition to a sustainable energy model. Among hydrogen storage and transport technologies liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) stand out as a promising alternative for large-scale long-term use. Catalysts essential in these systems are usually composed of platinum group metals (PGMs) over alumina known for their high cost and scarcity. This study analyzes the overall environmental impact of the LO Read More
Life Cycle Assessment of Renewable Hydrogen Transport by Ammonia
Nov 2024
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Ammonia is a promising hydrogen carrier for enabling the efficient transport of hydrogen as observed by the many hydrogen transport projects using ammonia. For the clean energy future understanding environmental impacts of the transport system is important. This study conducts life cycle assessment (LCA) for the marine transport of renewable hydrogen using ammonia as the hydrogen carrier. The LCA considered renewable hydrogen produce Read More
A Review of Hydrogen Production Methods and Power Electronics Converter Topologies for Green Hydrogen Applications
Nov 2024
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Hydrogen has been receiving a lot of attention in the last few years since it is seen as a viable yet not thoroughly dissected alternative for addressing climate change issues namely in terms of energy storage and therefore great investments have been made towards research and development in this area. In this context a study about the main options for hydrogen production along with the analysis of a variety of the main power electronics converter topol Read More
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