Introduction to hydrogen technology. (2017)
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- Book
- Title:
- Introduction to hydrogen technology. (2017)
- Main Title:
- Introduction to hydrogen technology.
- Authors:
- Santhanam, K. S. V (Kalathur S. V.)
Press, Roman J
Miri, Massoud J, 1954-
Bailey, Alla V, 1949-
Takacs, Gerald A, 1943- - Contents:
- PREFACE ix ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE xi 1 AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES 1 1.1 Civilization and the Search for Sustainable Energy 1 1.2 The Planet’s Energy Resources and Energy Consumption 4 1.3 The Greenhouse Effect and its Influence on Quality of Life and the Ecosphere 6 1.4 Nonrenewable Energy Resources 11 1.5 Renewable Energy Sources 20 1.6 Energy Storage 38 1.7 Energy Ethics 40 Problems 41 Multiple Choice Questions 41 Bibliography 43 2 CHEMISTRY BACKGROUND 45 2.1 Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium 45 2.2 Acid–Base Chemistry 52 2.3 Chemical Thermodynamics 62 2.4 Chemical Kinetics 78 2.5 Electrochemistry (Oxidation–Reduction Reactions) 99 2.6 Organic Chemistry 104 2.7 Polymer Chemistry 129 2.8 Photochemistry 154 2.9 Plasma Chemistry 165 Problems 173 Multiple Choice Questions 173 Bibliography 182 3 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 189 3.1 Electrolysis 189 3.2 Thermolysis (Thermal Reactions Involving Solar Energy) 191 3.3 Photovoltaic Electrolysis 193 3.4 Plasma ARC Decomposition 195 3.5 Thermochemical Process (Thermal Decompositions by Processes other than Solar Energy) 195 3.6 Photocatalysis 196 3.7 Biomass Conversion 200 3.8 Gasification 201 3.9 High-Temperature Electrolysis 202 3.10 Miscellaneous Methods 204 3.11 Comparative Efficiencies 204 Problems 207 References 208 4 HYDROGEN PROPERTIES 209 4.1 Occurrence of Hydrogen, Properties, and Use 209 4.2 Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier 217 4.3 Hydrogen Storage 219 Multiple Choice Questions 230 Bibliography 233 5 HYDROGENPREFACE ix ABOUT THE COMPANION WEBSITE xi 1 AVAILABLE ENERGY RESOURCES 1 1.1 Civilization and the Search for Sustainable Energy 1 1.2 The Planet’s Energy Resources and Energy Consumption 4 1.3 The Greenhouse Effect and its Influence on Quality of Life and the Ecosphere 6 1.4 Nonrenewable Energy Resources 11 1.5 Renewable Energy Sources 20 1.6 Energy Storage 38 1.7 Energy Ethics 40 Problems 41 Multiple Choice Questions 41 Bibliography 43 2 CHEMISTRY BACKGROUND 45 2.1 Reversible Reactions and Chemical Equilibrium 45 2.2 Acid–Base Chemistry 52 2.3 Chemical Thermodynamics 62 2.4 Chemical Kinetics 78 2.5 Electrochemistry (Oxidation–Reduction Reactions) 99 2.6 Organic Chemistry 104 2.7 Polymer Chemistry 129 2.8 Photochemistry 154 2.9 Plasma Chemistry 165 Problems 173 Multiple Choice Questions 173 Bibliography 182 3 HYDROGEN PRODUCTION 189 3.1 Electrolysis 189 3.2 Thermolysis (Thermal Reactions Involving Solar Energy) 191 3.3 Photovoltaic Electrolysis 193 3.4 Plasma ARC Decomposition 195 3.5 Thermochemical Process (Thermal Decompositions by Processes other than Solar Energy) 195 3.6 Photocatalysis 196 3.7 Biomass Conversion 200 3.8 Gasification 201 3.9 High-Temperature Electrolysis 202 3.10 Miscellaneous Methods 204 3.11 Comparative Efficiencies 204 Problems 207 References 208 4 HYDROGEN PROPERTIES 209 4.1 Occurrence of Hydrogen, Properties, and Use 209 4.2 Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier 217 4.3 Hydrogen Storage 219 Multiple Choice Questions 230 Bibliography 233 5 HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND TECHNOLOGY 235 5.1 Production of Hydrogen 235 5.2 Hydrogen Transportation, Storage, and Distribution 249 5.3 Hydrogen Safety 252 5.4 Hydrogen Technology Assessment 254 Multiple Choice Questions 259 Bibliography 261 6 BATTERIES 265 6.1 Introduction 265 6.2 Definitions 274 6.3 Working Units 276 6.4 Examples of Selected Batteries 279 6.5 Conducting Polymer Batteries (Organic Batteries) 283 6.6 Practical Considerations 286 6.7 Electric Transportation 290 Problems 302 Multiple Choice Questions 303 Bibliography 303 7 FUEL CELL ESSENTIALS 307 7.1 Introduction 307 7.2 Definition of Fuel 309 7.3 What is a Fuel Value? 309 7.4 Why do we Want to use Hydrogen as Fuel? 312 7.5 Classification of Fuel Cells 312 7.6 Open Circuit Voltages of Fuel Cells 315 7.7 Thermodynamic Estimate of Fuel Cell Voltage 320 7.8 Efficiency of a Fuel Cell 322 7.9 Efficiency and Temperature 323 7.10 Influence of Electrode Material on Current Output 323 7.11 Pressure Dependence of Fuel Cell Voltage 324 7.12 Thermodynamic Prediction of Heat Generated in a Fuel Cell 328 7.13 Fuel Cell Management 329 7.14 Rate of Consumption of Hydrogen and Oxygen 334 7.15 Rate of Production of Water 335 7.16 Fuel Crossover Problem 337 7.17 Polymer Membranes for PEMFC 337 7.18 Parts of PEMFC and Fabrication 347 7.19 Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFCs) 355 7.20 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) 357 7.21 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) 361 7.22 Flowchart for Fuel Cell Development 369 7.23 Relative Merits of Fuel Cells 369 7.24 Fuel Cell Technology 371 7.25 Fuel Cells for Special Applications 374 7.26 Fuel Cell Reformers 375 7.27 Fuel Cell System Architecture 376 Appendix 7: Redox Reactions in DMFC 383 Problems 384 Multiple Choice Questions 385 Bibliography 388 8 FUEL CELLS APPLICATIONS 393 8.1 Stationary Power Production 393 8.2 Fuel Cell Transportation 394 8.3 Micropower Systems 401 8.4 Mobile and Residential Power Systems 402 8.5 Fuel Cells for Space and Military Applications 403 8.6 Conclusion 404 Multiple Choice Questions 405 Bibliography 405 INDEX 407 … (more)
- Edition:
- Second edition
- Publisher Details:
- Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Publication Date:
- 2017
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 665.81
Hydrogen
Hydrogen as fuel
Hydrogen industry - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9781119265573
9781119265580 - Related ISBNs:
- 9781119265542
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