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The Handbook of Hydrogen Energy: The Ultimate Guide to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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The Handbook Of Hydrogen Energy: A Comprehensive Guide For Engineers And Scientists Handbook Of Hydrogen Energy (Mechanical And Aerospace Engineering Series)

Handbook of Hydrogen Energy (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series)

by S.A. Sherif

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	237038 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	1058 pages

Hydrogen energy is a rapidly growing field with the potential to revolutionize the way we power our world. Hydrogen is a clean, efficient, and renewable fuel source that can be used to generate electricity, heat, and transportation.

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in hydrogen energy technology. It covers everything from production to transportation and storage, and it includes detailed discussions of hydrogen fuel cells and the hydrogen economy.

Production

Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of sources, including fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, and electrolysis. The most common method of hydrogen production is steam reforming of natural gas. However, this method is not sustainable, as it releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, can be used to produce hydrogen through electrolysis. This process is more sustainable than steam reforming, but it is also more expensive.

Transportation

Hydrogen can be transported in a variety of ways, including pipelines, trucks, and ships. Pipelines are the most efficient way to transport hydrogen, but they are also the most expensive. Trucks and ships can be used to transport hydrogen over shorter distances, but they are less efficient and more expensive than pipelines.

Storage

Hydrogen can be stored in a variety of ways, including compressed gas, liquid hydrogen, and metal hydrides. Compressed gas is the most common method of hydrogen storage, but it is not very efficient. Liquid hydrogen is more efficient than compressed gas, but it is also more expensive. Metal hydrides can be used to store hydrogen at high pressures, but they are not very efficient.

Fuel Cells

Hydrogen fuel cells are devices that convert hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. Fuel cells are very efficient and they produce no emissions. They are used in a variety of applications, including cars, buses, and forklifts.

The Hydrogen Economy

The hydrogen economy is a vision of a future in which hydrogen is used to power everything from our homes to our cars. The hydrogen economy is still in its early stages of development, but it has the potential to be a major source of clean, renewable energy.

The Handbook of Hydrogen Energy is a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in hydrogen energy technology. It is an essential resource for engineers, scientists, and energy enthusiasts who want to learn more about this rapidly growing field.

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Handbook of Hydrogen Energy (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Series)

by S.A. Sherif

4.4 out of 5