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Shifting to Low-carbon Hydrogen Production Supports Job Creation but Does Not Gurantee a Just Transition
Nov 2024
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Transitioning from carbon-intensive steam methane reforming to low-carbon hydrogen production is essential for decarbonizing the European industrial sector. However the employment impact of such a transition remains unclear. Here we estimate the effects using a transition pathways optimization model and industrial survey data. The results show that an electrolysis-based hydrogen sector transition would create 40000 jobs in the hydrogen sector Read More
Hydrogen Recovery from Coke Oven Gas. Comparative Analysis of Technical Alternatives
Feb 2022
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The recovery of energy and valuable compounds from exhaust gases in the iron and steel industry deserves specialattention due to the large power consumption and CO 2 emissions of the sector. In this sense the hydrogen content of coke oven gas(COG) has positioned it as a promising source toward a hydrogen-based economy which could lead to economic and environmentalbenefits in the iron and steel industry. COG is presently used for heatin Read More
Pieces of a Jigsaw: Opportunities and Challenges in the Nascent Australian Hydrogen Mobility Market
Mar 2023
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Mobility has been a prominent target for proponents of the hydrogen economy. Given the complexities involved in the mobility value chain actors hoping to participate in this nascent market must overcome a range of challenges relating to the availability of vehicles the co-procurement of supporting infrastructure a favourable regulatory environment and a supportive community among others. In this paper we present a state-of-play account o Read More
A Perspective on Low-Temperature Water Electrolysis - Challenges in Alkaline and Acidic Technology
Dec 2017
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Water electrolysis is considered as an important technology for an increased renewable energy penetration. This perspective on low-temperature water electrolysis joins the dots between the interdisciplinary fields of fundamental science describing physicochemical processes engineering for the targeted design of cell components and the development of operation strategies. Within this aim the mechanisms of ion conduction gas diffusion corrosion Read More
The Current Status of Hydrogen Energy: An Overview
Sep 2023
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Hydrogen is the most environmentally friendly and cleanest fuel that has the potential to supply most of the world's energy in the future replacing the present fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure. Hydrogen is expected to solve the problem of energy shortages in the near future especially in complex geographical areas (hills arid plateaus etc.) and harsh climates (desert ice etc.). Thus in this report we present a current status of achievable hydrogen fuel bas Read More
Zero-emission Propulsion System Featuring, Flettner Rotors, Batteries and Fuel Cells, for a Merchant Ship
Jul 2024
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To meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) goal of decarbonising the shipping sector by 2050 zero-emission ship propulsion systems should be developed to replace conventional fossil fuel-based ones. In this study we propose a zero-emission hybrid hydrogen-wind-powered propulsion system to be retrofitted to a benchmark merchant ship with a conventional propulsion system. The ship and its propulsion systems are modelled using an in-ho Read More
Efficiency and Consistency Enhancement for Alkaline Electrolyzers Driven by Renewable Energy Sources
May 2023
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Low-cost alkaline water electrolysis from renewable energy sources (RESs) is suitable for large-scale hydrogen production. However fluctuating RESs lead to poor performance of alkaline water electrolyzers (AWEs) at low loads. Here we explore two urgent performance issues: inefficiency and inconsistency. Through detailed operation process analysis of AWEs and the established equivalent electrical model we reveal the mechanisms of inefficiency an Read More
An Analytical Model for the Electrolyser Performance Derived from Materials Parameters
Oct 2017
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Hydrogen is seen as a key element for the transition from a fossil fuel based economy to a renewable sustainable economy. Hydrogen can be used either directly as an energy carrier or as a feedstock for the reduction of CO2 to synthetic hydrocarbons. Hydrogen can be produced by electrolysis decomposing water in oxygen and hydrogen. This paper presents an overview of the three major electrolysis technologies: acidic (PEM) alkaline (AEL) and solid Read More
Decarbonized Green Hydrogen Production by Sorption-enhanced Biomass Gasification: An Integrated Techno-econonic and Environmental Evaluation
Nov 2024
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Deployment of innovative renewable-based energy applications are critical for reducing CO2 emissions and achieving global climate neutrality. This work evaluates the production of decarbonized green H2 based on sorption-enhanced biomass (sawdust) gasification. The calcium-based sorbent was evaluated in a looping cycle configuration as sorption material to enhance both the CO2 capture rate and the energy-efficient hydrogen production. The investi Read More
Advancing Hydrogen Gas Utilization in Industrial Boilers: Impacts on Critical Boiler Components, Mitigation Measures, and Future Perspectives
Sep 2024
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This review sets out to investigate the detrimental impacts of hydrogen gas (H2 ) on critical boiler components and provide appropriate state-of-the-art mitigation measures and future research directions to advance its use in industrial boiler operations. Specifically the study focused on hydrogen embrittlement (HE) and high-temperature hydrogen attack (HTHA) and their effects on boiler components. The study provided a fundamental und Read More
Technology for Green Hydrogen Production: Desk Analysis
Sep 2024
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The use of green hydrogen as a high-energy fuel of the future may be an opportunity to balance the unstable energy system which still relies on renewable energy sources. This work is a comprehensive review of recent advancements in green hydrogen production. This review outlines the current energy consumption trends. It presents the tasks and challenges of the hydrogen economy towards green hydrogen including production purification tran Read More
Overview of Hydrogen Production Technologies for Fuel Cell Utilization
Jun 2023
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With rapidly depleting fossil fuels and growing environmental alarms due to their usage hydrogen as an energy vector provides a clean and sustainable solution. However the challenge lies in replacing mature fossil fuel technology with efficient and economical hydrogen production. This paper provides a technoeconomic and environmental overview of H2 production technologies. Reforming of fossil fuels is still considered as the backbone of large-s Read More
Hydrogen Liquefaction and Storage: Recent Progress and Perspectives
Feb 2023
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The global energy sector accounts for ~75% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Low-carbon energy carriers such as hydrogen are seen as necessary to enable an energy transition away from the current fossilderived energy paradigm. Thus the hydrogen economy concept is a key part of decarbonizing the global en ergy system. Hydrogen storage and transport are two of key elements of hydrogen economy. Hydrogen can be stored in various forms i Read More
Solar-Powered Water Electrolysis Using Hybrid Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cell (SOEC) for Green Hydrogen—A Review
Nov 2023
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The depletion of fossil fuels in the current world has been a major concern due to their role as a primary source of energy for many countries. As non-renewable sources continue to deplete there is a need for more research and initiatives to reduce reliance on these sources and explore better alternatives such as renewable energy. Hydrogen is one of the most intriguing energy sources for producing power from fuel cells and heat engines without rel Read More
Reducing the Environmental Impact of International Aviationg through Sustainable Aviation Fuel with Integrated Carbon Capture and Storage
Feb 2024
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Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) represent the short-term solution to reduce fossil carbon emissions from aviation. The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) was globally adopted to foster and make SAFs production economically competitive. Fischer-Tropsch synthetic paraffinic kerosene (FTSPK) produced from forest residue is a promising CORSIA-eligible fuel. FT conversion pathway permits the integration of ca Read More
A Thermodynamic Model for Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Fuel Tanks
Apr 2024
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Hydrogen is used as a fuel in various fields such as aviation space and automobiles due to its high specific energy. Hydrogen can be stored as a compressed gas at high pressure and as a liquid at cryogenic temperatures. In order to keep liquid hydrogen at a cryogenic temperature the tanks for storing liquid hydrogen are required to have insulation to prevent heat leakage. When liquid hydrogen is vaporized by heat inflow a large pressure is generated Read More
Explosions of Hydrogen Storages and the Safety Considerations in Hydrogen-Powered Railway Applications—A Review
Nov 2024
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As one of the most promising clean energy sources hydrogen power has gradually emerged as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources. However hydrogen safety remains a significant concern due to the potential for explosions and the associated risks. This review systematically examines hydrogen explosions with a focus on high-pressure and low-temperature storage transportation and usage processes mostly based on the published papers Read More
Electrochemical Compression Technologies for High-pressure Hydrogen: Current Status, Challenges and Perspective
Aug 2020
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Hydrogen is an ideal energy carrier in future applications due to clean byproducts and high efciency. However many challenges remain in the application of hydrogen including hydrogen production delivery storage and conversion. In terms of hydrogen storage two compression modes (mechanical and non-mechanical compressors) are generally used to increase volume density in which mechanical compressors with several classifcations including re Read More
Economic Prospects of Taxis Powered by Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Palestine
Feb 2024
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Recently major problems related to fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have arisen in the transportation sector. Therefore developing transportation modes powered by alternative fuels has become one of the main targets for car manufacturers and governments around the world. This study aimed to investigate the economic prospects of using hydrogen fuel cell technology in taxi fleets in Westbank. For this purpose a model that could Read More
Life-cycle Carbon-intensity Mapping for Hydrogen-driven Energy and Economy
Aug 2024
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Innovative approaches on clean alternative energy sources are important for future decarbonization. Electrification and hydrogen energy are crucial pathways for decarbonization in both transportation and buildings. However life-cycle stage-wise carbon intensity is still unclear for both hydrogen- and electricity-driven energy. Furthermore systematic evaluation on low-carbon transition pathways is insufficient specifically within the Internet of Ene Read More
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