This book introduces readers to hydrogen as an essential energy carrier for use with renewable sources of primary energy. It provides an overview of the state of the art, while also highlighting the developmental and market potential of hydrogen in the context of energy technologies; mobile, stationary and portable applications; uninterruptible power supplies and in the chemical industry. Written by experienced practitioners, the book addresses the needs of engineers, chemists and business managers, as well as graduate students and researchers.
Author(s): Johannes Töpler, Jochen Lehmann
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2015
Language: English
Pages: 281
Tags: Energy Systems; Renewable and Green Energy; Energy Economics
Front Matter....Pages i-xii
Hydrogen as a Strategic Secondary Energy Carrier....Pages 1-20
The Role of Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage in the Power System....Pages 21-37
Safe Use of Hydrogen....Pages 39-53
Automobile Application....Pages 55-105
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Mobile Application in Aviation....Pages 107-125
Fuel Cells in the Energy Supply of Households....Pages 127-144
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)....Pages 145-153
Safety-Relevant Application....Pages 155-162
Portable Fuel Cells....Pages 163-171
Use of Conventional and Green Hydrogen in the Chemical Industry....Pages 173-186
Electrolytic Processes....Pages 187-207
Development of Large Scale Electrolysis Systems: Necessity and Approach....Pages 209-222
Costs of Making Hydrogen Available in Supply Systems Based on Renewables....Pages 223-237
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells....Pages 239-281
