Hydrogen and Fuel Cells (eBook)

Emerging Technologies and Applications

Bent Sorensen (Autor)

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2005 | 1. Auflage
400 Seiten
Elsevier Science (Verlag)
978-0-08-050842-9 (ISBN)

Infos

The next several years will see a massive emergence of hydrogen fuel cells as an alterative energy option in both transportation and domestic use. The long-range expectation is that hydrogen will be used as a fuel, produced either from renewable energy, fossil, or nuclear sources, offering an environmentally acceptable and efficient source of power/energy.

Hydrogen and Fuel Cells describes in detail the techniques associated with all the production and conversion steps and the set-up of systems at a level suited for both academic and professional use. The book not only describes the how and where aspects hydrogen fuels cells may be used, but also the obstacles and benefits of its use, as well as the social implications (both economically and environmental). Thoroughly illustrated and cross-referenced, this is the ultimate reference for researchers, professionals and students in the field of renewable energy.

* Written by a world-renowned leader in the study of renewable energy.

* Thoroughly illustrated with cross-references for easy use and reference.

* Written at a level suited for both academic and professional use.

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The next several years will see a massive emergence of hydrogen fuel cells as an alterative energy option in both transportation and domestic use. The long-range expectation is that hydrogen will be used as a fuel, produced either from renewable energy, fossil, or nuclear sources, offering an environmentally acceptable and efficient source of power/energy. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells describes in detail the techniques associated with all the production and conversion steps and the set-up of systems at a level suited for both academic and professional use. The book not only describes the "e;how"e; and "e;where"e; aspects hydrogen fuels cells may be used, but also the obstacles and benefits of its use, as well as the social implications (both economically and environmental). Thoroughly illustrated and cross-referenced, this is the ultimate reference for researchers, professionals and students in the field of renewable energy.* Written by a world-renowned leader in the study of renewable energy.* Thoroughly illustrated with cross-references for easy use and reference.* Written at a level suited for both academic and professional use.

Inhalt

Front Cover 1
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging technologies and applications 4
Copyright Page 5
Preface 6
Contents 8
Units and conversion factors 13
Chapter 1. Introduction 16
1.1 The current relevance of fuel cells and hydrogen 16
Chapter 2. Hydrogen 20
2.1 Production of hydrogen 20
2.2 Issues related to scale of production 84
2.3 Hydrogen conversion overview 91
2.4 Hydrogen storage options 98
2.5 Hydrogen transmission 123
2.6 Problems and discussion topics 125
Chapter 3. Fuel cells 128
3.1 Basic concepts 128
3.2 Molten carbonate cells 169
3.3 Solid oxide cells 172
3.4 Acid and alkaline cells 185
3.5 Proton exchange membrane cells 189
3.6 Direct methanol and other non-hydrogen cells 215
3.7 Biofuel cells 219
3.8 Problems and discussion topics 221
Chapter 4. Systems 224
4.1 Passenger cars 224
4.2 Bus, lorry 234
4.3 Ships, trains and airplanes 236
4.4 Power plants including stand-alone systems 237
4.5 Building-integrated systems 239
4.6 Portable and other small-scale systems 241
4.7 Problems and discussion topics 244
Chapter 5. Implementation scenarios 246
5.1 Infrastructure requirements 246
5.2 Safety and norm issues 253
5.3 Scenario based on fossil energy 259
5.4 Scenario based on nuclear energy 299
5.5 Scenarios based on renewable energy 325
5.6 Problems and discussion topics 363
Chapter 6. Social implications 364
6.1 Cost expectations 364
6.2 Life-cycle analysis of environmental and social impacts 374
6.3 Uncertainties 398
6.4 Problems and discussion topics 400
Chapter 7. Conclusion: a conditional outcome 402
7.1 Opportunities 402
7.2 Obstacles 404
7.3 The way forward 406
7.4 How much time do we have? 413
7.5 The end, and a beginning 417
References 420
Index 456

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.2.2005
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zellbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Bauwesen
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
• ISBN-10: 0-08-050842-1 / 0080508421
• ISBN-13: 978-0-08-050842-9 / 9780080508429