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Emerging Technologies and Applications
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By
Bent Sorensen (S rensen), Professor, Institute of Studies in Mathematics and Physics, Roskilde University; President, Novator Advanced Technology Consulting, Denmark
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Description
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.
Audience
Researchers and professionals in the field of renewable energy - industrial & environmental agencies as well as lecturers, undergraduate,
and graduate students in physics, engineering, and environmental science departments.
Contents
1. Introduction
1.1 The current relevance of fuel cells and hydrogen
2. Hydrogen
2.1 Production of hydrogen
2.2 Issues related to scale
of production
2.3 Hydrogen conversion overview
2.4 Hydrogen storage options
2.5 Hydrogen transmission
2.6 Problems and discussion topics
3. Fuel Cells
3.1 Basic concepts
3.2 Molten carbonate cells
3.3 Solid oxide cells
3.4 Acid and alkaline cells
3.5 Proton exchange membrane
cells
3.6 Direct methanol and other non-hydrogen cells
3.7 Biofuel cells
3.8 Problems and discussion topics
4. Systems
4.1 Passenger
cars
4.2 Bus, lorry
4.3 Ships, trains and airplanes
4.4 Power plants including stand-alone systems
4.5 Building-integrated systems
4.6
Portable and other small-scale systems
4.7 Problems and discussion topics
5. Implementation scenarios
5.1 Infrastructure requirements
5.2 Safety and norm issues
5.3 Scenario based on fossil energy
5.4 Scenario based on nuclear energy
5.5 Scenarios based on renewable
energy
5.6 Problems and discussion topics
6. Social implications
6.1 Cost expectations
6.2 Life-cycle analysis of environmental and social
impacts
6.3 Uncertainties
6.4 Problems and discussion topics
7. Conclusion: a conditional outcome
7.1 Opportunities
7.2 Obstacles
7.3
The way forward
7.4 How much time do we have?
7.5 The end, and a beginning
References
Index
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Hardbound, 400 pages, publication date: FEB-2005
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-655281-2
ISBN-10: 0-12-655281-9
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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