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Fundamentals of Hydrogen Production and Utilization in Fuel Cell Systems
- 1st Edition - July 26, 2023
- Author: Seyed Ehsan Hosseini
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 6 7 1 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 8 8 4 2 2 - 8
Fundamentals of Hydrogen Production and Utilization in Fuel Cell Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and interdisciplinary issues surrounding the use of hydrog… Read more
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Request a sales quoteFundamentals of Hydrogen Production and Utilization in Fuel Cell Systems provides a comprehensive overview of the complex and interdisciplinary issues surrounding the use of hydrogen fuel cells in the global transportation system. With a particular emphasis on the commercialization and implementation of hydrogen fuel cells, the book deals with production, utilization, storage and safety, and addresses the application of fuel cells in the road, rail, maritime and aviation sectors. For each sector, the book discusses the fundamentals of fuel cells, the current technical, environmental, safety, and economic performance, the main barriers to implementation and how to address themThis book is an invaluable reference for researchers, graduate students and industry engineers across the fuel cells and transportation sector, but is also ideal for policymakers involved in the energy transition.
- Offers the first account of hydrogen fuel cell systems that considers every sector: road, rail, maritime and aviation
- Focuses on the practical utilization and implementation of hydrogen fuel cells in transportation systems
- Summarizes the latest research and developments in hydrogen fuel cell powered transportation
Researchers, lecturers, and postgraduates working on fuel cells in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Energy Systems, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industry practitioners and engineers in the automotive, maritime, train, aviation, and aerospace industries
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1. Hydrogen, a green energy carrier
- Abstract
- Abbreviation
- 1.1 Global energy demand and environmental issues
- 1.2 Hydrogen, a green energy carrier
- 1.3 Public acceptance of hydrogen as the fuel of the future
- 1.4 Summary
- 1.5 Review questions
- References
- Chapter 2. Hydrogen fuel production methods
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Hydrocarbon reforming
- 2.3 Hydrogen from hydrocarbon pyrolysis
- 2.4 Summary
- References
- Chapter 3. Hydrogen production methods based on the primary energy sources
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Hydrogen colors
- 3.3 Pink hydrogen (nuclear hydrogen)
- 3.4 Biomass to hydrogen (green hydrogen)
- 3.5 Coal to hydrogen (black/brown hydrogen)
- 3.6 Solar to hydrogen (yellow hydrogen)
- 3.7 Wind to hydrogen
- 3.8 Geothermal-based hydrogen production
- 3.9 Hydropower-to-hydrogen (green hydrogen)
- 3.10 Tidal power to hydrogen
- 3.11 Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Chapter 4. Electrochemical hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Fundamentals of electrochemical processes
- 4.3 Thermodynamics of the electrochemical process
- 4.4 Electrolysis technologies
- 4.5 Principles of alkaline water electrolyzers
- 4.6 Solid oxide steam electrolyzer
- 4.7 Energy and exergy efficiency of an electrolyzer
- 4.8 Summary
- References
- Chapter 5. Hydrogen storage and delivery challenges
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Hydrogen storage principles
- 5.3 Hydrogen delivery principles
- 5.4 Hydrogen systems risk and reliability issues
- 5.5 Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Chapter 6. Fundamentals of hydrogen fuel cell systems
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction (hydrogen fuel cell background)
- 6.2 Environmental and safety concerns associated with fuel cell system applications
- 6.3 Fuel cell function
- 6.4 Key parameters of fuel cell systems
- 6.5 Fuel cell stack design
- 6.6 Challenges in hydrogen fuel cell technologies and their advantages
- 6.7 Hydrogen fuel cell open circuit voltage
- 6.8 Hydrogen fuel cell efficiency
- 6.9 Summary
- 6.10 Questions
- 6.11 Review questions
- References
- Chapter 7. Hydrogen utilization in transportation systems
- Abstract
- Abbreviations
- Nomenclature
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Hydrogen fuel cell structure and technical challenges in vehicles
- 7.3 Hydrogen-fueled trains/locomotives
- 7.4 Hydrogen fuel cell–powered systems in aviation
- 7.5 Hydrogen fuel cell for maritime applications
- 7.6 Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Chapter 8. Hydrogen economy and transition to hydrogen energy
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Geopolitical implications of hydrogen trade
- 8.3 Hydrogen roadmaps and strategies
- 8.4 Summary
- Review questions
- References
- Index
- No. of pages: 440
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: July 26, 2023
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323886710
- eBook ISBN: 9780323884228
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Seyed Ehsan Hosseini
Dr. Seyed Ehsan Hosseini PhD is an Asst. Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Arkansas Tech University (ATU). He established Combustion and Sustainable Energy Laboratory (ComSEL) at ATU working on several projects such as Hydrogen production and utilization, Fuel cell, Flameless combustion, small-scale combustion, Trap Vortex Combustion (TVC) and application of Phase Change Material (PCM) in the refrigeration and electronic systems. Before joining Arkansas Tech University, Dr. Hosseini was a postdoctoral researcher fellow in Combustion and Solar Energy Laboratory with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University
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Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, USARead Fundamentals of Hydrogen Production and Utilization in Fuel Cell Systems on ScienceDirect