Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage and Distribution

Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage and Distribution reviews recent developments in this key component of the emerging hydrogen economy, an energy infrastructure based on hydrogen. Since hydrogen can be produced without using fossil fuels, a move to such an economy has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy security. However, such a move also requires the advanced production, storage and usage techniques discussed in this book. Part one introduces the fundamentals of hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, including an overview of the development of the necessary infrastructure, an analysis of the potential environmental benefits, and a review of some important hydrogen production technologies in conventional, bio-based, and nuclear power plants. Part two focuses on hydrogen production from renewable resources, and includes chapters outlining the production of hydrogen through water electrolysis, photocatalysis, and bioengineered algae. Finally, part three covers hydrogen production using inorganic membrane reactors, the storage of hydrogen, fuel cell technology, and the potential of hydrogen as a fuel for transportation. Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage and Distribution provides a detailed overview of the components and challenges of a hydrogen economy. This book is an invaluable resource for research and development professionals in the energy industry, as well as academics with an interest in this important subject. Reviews developments and research in this dynamic areaDiscusses the challenges of creating an infrastructure to store and distribute hydrogenReviews the production of hydrogen using electrolysis and photo-catalytic methods INDICE: Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in EnergyDedicationPrefacePart I: Fundamentals of hydrogen production 1. Key challenges in the development of an infrastructure for hydrogen production, delivery, storage and use Abstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 The hydrogen infrastructure1.3 Building an infrastructure for the hydrogen economy1.4 National planning for hydrogen infrastructure building1.5 Conclusion: outlook for the hydrogen economy1.6 Summary1.7 Sources of further information and advice1.8 References1.9 Appendix: acronyms2. Assessing the environmental impact of hydrogen energy production Abstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Self-regulating energy systems and materials circulation2.3 An ideal energy system based on materials circulation2.4 The environmental impact factor (EIF) of carbon and hydrogen2.5 Local environmental impact factors for hydrogen and carbon in Japan2.6 A green hydrogen energy system2.7 Conclusions2.8 References2.9 Appendix: list of symbols and acronyms3. Hydrogen production from fossil fuel and biomass feedstocks Abstract:3.1 Introduction: hydrogen from coal and natural gas3.2 Partial oxidation (POX) technology3.3 Steam reforming of natural gas and naphtha3.4 Steam reforming and steam gasification of bio-feedstock3.5 Economics and CO2 emissions of biomass gasification3.6 Traditional feedstock purification: catalyst poison removal3.7 Synthesis gas processing3.8 Future trends and conclusions3.9 References3.10 Appendix: nomenclature4. Hydrogen production in conventional, bio-based and nuclear power plants Abstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Hydrogen production in conventional and bio-based power plants4.3 Combined carbon capture and storage (CCS)4.4 Hydrogen production in nuclear power plants4.5 Conclusions4.6 References4.7 Appendix: list of symbols and acronyms5. Portable and small-scale stationary hydrogen production from micro-reactor systems Abstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Portable and small-scale hydrogen production5.3 Microfluidic devices for process intensification5.4 Feedstocks and technologies for hydrogen production in micro-reactors5.5 Micro-reactor design: key issues for hydrogen production5.6 Industrial scale-up and improvement of technology uptake5.7 Process analysis and the business case5.8 Future trends5.9 Conclusions5.11 Acknowledgments5.10 Sources of further information and advice5.12 References5.13 Appendix: abbreviations Part II: Hydrogen production from renewable sources 6. Hydrogen production by water electrolysis Abstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Electrolytic hydrogen production6.3 Types of electrolyzers6.4 Water electrolysis thermodynamics6.5 Kinetics of water splitting6.6 Electrolyzer current-voltage (I-V) curves6.7 High-pressure water electrolysis6.8 Coupling electrolyzers with solar energy for vehicle hydrogen fueling6.9 Educational aspects of water electrolysis6.10 Major issues facing the use of water electrolysis for hydrogen production6.11 Future trends6.12 Conclusions6.13 Sources of further information and advice6.14 Acknowledgements6.15 References6.16 Appendix: nomenclature7. Development of a photo-electrochemical (PEC) reactor to convert carbon dioxide into methanol for biorefining Abstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Chemical reduction of CO27.3 Mimicking natural enzymes for splitting water in photo-electrochemical (PEC) reactors7.4 Cathodic systems for CO2 reduction to methanol in PEC reactors7.5 Manufacturing an effective membrane electrode assembly7.6 Bio-based products from PEC CO2 reduction processes7.7 CO2 sources and purity issues7.8 Conversion of CO2 to methanol using solar energy7.9 Impacts on greenhouse gas reduction and life cycle assessment (LCA) analyses7.10 Conclusions7.11 References8. Photocatalytic production of hydrogen Abstract:8.1 Introduction8.2 Hydrogen production through photocatalysis8.3 Engineering efficient photocatalysts for solar H2 production8.4 Photocatalytic water splitting8.5 Separate H2 and O2 evolution from photocatalytic water splitting8.6 Photocatalytic reforming of organics8.7 Future trends8.8 Conclusion8.9 References8.10 Appendix: list of symbols9. Bio-engineering algae as a source of hydrogen Abstract:9.1 Introduction9.2 Principles of bio-engineering algae as a source of hydrogen9.3 Technologies for bio-engineering algae as a source of hydrogen9.4 Applications9.5 Future trends9.6 Conclusion9.7 References9.8 Appendix: the Calvin cycle10. Thermochemical production of hydrogen Abstract:10.1 Introduction10.2 General aspects of hydrogen production10.3 Thermochemical hydrogen production from carbon-containing sources10.4 Thermochemical hydrogen production from carbon-free sources: water-splitting processes10.5 Conclusions10.6 References10.7 Appendix: list of acronyms and symbols Part III: Hydrogen production using membrane reactors, storage and distribution 11. Hydrogen production using inorganic membrane reactors Abstract:11.1 Introduction11.2 Traditional reactors used for hydrogen production11.3 Catalysts for hydrogen production11.4 Membrane-integrated processes for hydrogen production11.5 Biohydrogen production processes11.6 Bioreactors for biohydrogen production11.7 Membrane reactors for biohydrogen production11.8 Conclusions and future trends11.9 References11.10 Appendix: list of acronyms and symbols12. In situ quantitative evaluation of hydrogen embrittlement in group 5 metals used for hydrogen separation and purification Abstract:12.1 Introduction12.2 Principles of quantitative evaluation of hydrogen embrittlement12.3 Ductile-to-brittle transition hydrogen concentrations for group 5 metals12.4 Mechanical properties and fracture mode changes of Nb- or V-based alloys in hydrogen atmospheres12.5 Applications and future trends12.6 Summary12.7 Sources of further information and advice12.8 References12.9 Appendix: symbols and acronyms13. Design of group 5 metal-based alloy membranes with high hydrogen permeability and strong resistance to hydrogen embrittlement Abstract:13.1 Introduction13.2 Hydrogen permeable metal membranes13.3 Alloy design for a group 5 metal-based hydrogen permeable membrane13.4 Design of Nb-based alloys13.5 V-based alloys13.6 Future trends13.7 Summary13.8 Sources of further information and advice13.9 References13.10 Appendix: symbols and acronyms14. Hydrogen storage in hydride-forming materials Abstract:14.1 Introduction14.2 An overview of the main hydrogen storage technologies14.3 Hydrogen storage in hydride-forming metals and intermetallics14.4 Chemical hydrides14.5 Hydrogen storage specifications and developments in technology14.6 Conclusion14.7 References14.8 Appendix: nomenclature15. Hydrogen storage in nanoporous materials Abstract:15.1 Introduction15.2 Hydrogen adsorption by porous solids15.3 Hydrogen adsorption measurements15.4 Hydrogen storage in porous carbons15.5 Hydrogen storage in zeolites15.6 Hydrogen storage in metal-organic frameworks15.7 Hydrogen storage in microporous organic polymers and other materials15.8 Use of nanoporous materials in practical storage units: material properties and thermal conductivity15.9 Storage unit modelling and design15.10 Future trends15.11 Conclusion15.12 References15.13 Appendix: symbols and abbreviations16. Hydrogen fuel cell technology Abstract:16.1 Introduction16.2 Types of fuel cell (FC)16.3 The role of hydrogen and fuel cells in the energy supply chain16.4 Hydrogen fuel cells and renewable energy sources (RES) deployment16.5 Fuel cells in stationary applications16.6 Fuel cells in transportation applications16.7 Fuel cells in portable applications16.8 Research priorities in fuel cell technology16.9 Research priorities in polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs)16.10 Research priorities in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)16.11 Conclusions16.12 Sources of further information and advice16.13 References16.14 Appendix: abbreviations17. Hydrogen as a fuel in transportation Abstract:17.1 Introduction17.2 Hydrogen characteristics as an alternative fuel17.3 Advances in hydrogen vehicle technologies and fuel delivery17.4 History of hydrogen demonstrations17.5 Hydrogen fueling infrastructure for transportation17.6 Future trends17.7 Conclusions17.8 Sources of further information and advice17.9 References17.10 Appendix: list of acronyms Index

• ISBN: 978-0-08-101412-7
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 510
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2016
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés