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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript A Hydrogen Economy: A Hydrogen EconomyAgenda: Agenda A Hydrogen Vision of the Future Hydrogen Systems Producing Hydrogen Storing and Transporting Hydrogen Hydrogen Fueled Transport Problems with Hydrogen The Promise of Hydrogen Hydrogen SummaryA Vision of a Hydrogen Future: A Vision of a Hydrogen Future "I believe that water will one day be employed as fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen which constitute it, used singly or together, will furnish an inexhaustible source of heat and light, of an intensity of which coal is not capable. I believe then that when the deposits of coal are exhausted, we shall heat and warm ourselves with water. Water will be the coal of the future." Jules Vernes (1870) L´île mystérieuseThe Hydrogen H2 Molecule: The Hydrogen H2 Molecule http://planetforlife.com/h2/index.htmlHydrogen Economy Schematic: Hydrogen Economy SchematicHydrogen Economy in Hong Kong: Hydrogen Economy in Hong Kong http://www.gii.com.hk/eng/clean_energy.htmHydrogen Fueling Station: Hydrogen Fueling StationHydrogen Systems: Hydrogen SystemsHydrogen Energy Cycle: Hydrogen Energy Cycle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyHydrogen Production Cycle: Hydrogen Production Cycle Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Operating the Hydrogen Economy: Operating the Hydrogen Economy Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen Economy Supply Chain: Hydrogen Economy Supply ChainHydrogen Pathways: Hydrogen Pathways http://www.ch2bc.org/index2.htm Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy: Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy Waste product of burning H2 is water Elimination of fossil fuel pollution Elimination of greenhouse gases Elimination of economic dependence Distributed production http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmIssues with Hydrogen: Issues with Hydrogen Not widely available on planet earth Usually chemically combined in water or fossil fuels (must be separated) Fossil fuel sources contribute to pollution and greenhouse gases Electrolysis requires prodigious amounts of energyTechnological Questions: Technological Questions Where does hydrogen come from? How is it transported? How is it distributed? How is it stored? http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmProducing Hydrogen: Producing HydrogenCurrent Hydrogen Production: Current Hydrogen Production Current hydrogen production 48% natural gas 30% oil 18% coal 4% electrolysis Global Production 50 million tonnes / yr Growing 10% / yr US Production 11 million tonnes / yrHow is Hydrogen Produced?: How is Hydrogen Produced? Reforming fossil fuels Heat hydrocarbons with steam Produce H2 and CO Electrolysis of water Use electricity to split water into O2 and H2 High Temperature Electrolysis Experimental Biological processes Very common in nature Experimental in laboratories http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmSteam Reforming: Steam Reforming From any hydrocarbon Natural gas typically used Water (steam) and hydrocarbon mixed at high temperature (700–1100 °C) Steam (H2O) reacts with methane (CH4) CH4 + H2O → CO + 3 H2 - 191.7 kJ/mol The thermodynamic efficiency comparable to (or worse than) an internal combustion engine Difficult to motivate investment in technologyCarbon Monoxide Reforming: Carbon Monoxide Reforming Additional hydrogen can be recovered using carbon monoxide (CO) low-temp (130°C) water gas shift reaction CO + H2O → CO2 + H2 + 40.4 kJ/mol Oxygen (O) atom stripped from steam Oxidizes the carbon (C) Liberates hydrogen bound to C and O2Hydrogen Steam Reforming: Hydrogen Steam ReformingHydrogen Steam Reforming Plants: Hydrogen Steam Reforming PlantsElectrolysis of Water (H2O): Electrolysis of Water (H2O) http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/9-12/fc_energy/make_your_own_hydrogen_results.htmlElectrolysis of Water: Electrolysis of Water http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/electrol.htmlRenewable Energy for Electrolysis: Renewable Energy for Electrolysis http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy4.htmBiomass Electrolysis Module: Biomass Electrolysis Module http://www.nrel.gov/hydrogen/photos.htmlHigh Temperature Electrolysis: High Temperature Electrolysis Electrolysis at high temperatures Use less energy to split water http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyBiological H2 Creation: Biological H2 Creation Nature has very simple methods to split water Scientists are working to mimic these processes in the lab; then commercially Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Storing & Transporting Hydrogen: Storing & Transporting HydrogenHydrogen Storage: Hydrogen Storage Storage a major difficulty with hydrogen H2 has low energy density per volume Requires large tanks to store H2 can be compressed to reduce volume Requires heavy, strong tanks H2 can be liquefied to reduce volume Boils at -423 °F (cryogenic) Requires heavily insulated, expensive tanks Both compression and liquefaction require a lot of energyAmmonia Storage: Ammonia Storage H2 can be stored as ammonia (NH3) Exceptionally high hydrogen densities Ammonia very common chemical Large infrastructure already exists Easily reformed to produce hydrogen No harmful waste BUT Ammonia production is energy intensive Ammonia is a toxic gasMetal Hydride Storage: Metal Hydride Storage Metal hydrides can carry hydrogen Boron, lithium, sodium Good energy density, but worse than gas Volumes much larger than gasoline Three times more volume Four times heavier Hydrides can react violently with water Leading contenders Sodium Borohydride Lithium Aluminum Hydride Ammonia BoraneAlkali Prod. Energy vs. Instrinsic Energy: Alkali Prod. Energy vs. Instrinsic Energy Energy needed to produce alkali metal hydrides relative to the energy content of the liberated hydrogen. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Transporting Hydrogen: Transporting HydrogenStoring & Transporting Hydrogen: Storing & Transporting Hydrogen Store and Transport as a Gas Bulky gas Compressing H2 requires energy Compressed H2 has far less energy than the same volume of gasoline Store and Transport as a Solid Sodium Borohydride Calcium Hydride Lithium Hydride Sodium Hydride http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmHydrogen Fueled Transport: Hydrogen Fueled TransportHydrogen-Powered Autos: Hydrogen-Powered AutosHydrogen-Powered Autos: Hydrogen-Powered Autos http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Trucks: Hydrogen-Powered Trucks http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Aircraft: Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft http://aix.meng.auth.gr/lhtee/projects/cryoplane/ Hydrogen powered passenger aircraft with cryogenic tanks along spine of fuselage. Hydrogen fuel requires about 4 times the volume of standard jet fuel (kerosene). http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Rockets: Hydrogen-Powered Rockets http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlImplications of Hydrogen Transport: Implications of Hydrogen Transport http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2swiss.htmlProblems with Hydrogen: Problems with HydrogenEnvironmental Concerns: Environmental Concerns 48% of hydrogen made from natural gas Creates CO2 – a greenhouse gas Hydrogen H2 inevitably leaks from containers Creates free radicals (H) in stratosphere due to ultraviolet radiation Could act as catalysts for ozone depletion H2 Energy Densities: H2 Energy Densities Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Energy Densities for Various Fuels: Energy Densities for Various Fuels Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Higher Heating Value (HHV) is a measure of energyH2 and Energy Density for Various Fuels: H2 and Energy Density for Various Fuels Hydrogen density and HHV energy content of ammonia and selected synthetic liquid hydrocarbon fuels Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen vs. Methane: Hydrogen vs. Methane Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Liquifaction Energy vs. Intrinsic Energy: Liquifaction Energy vs. Intrinsic Energy Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen Storage Densities: Hydrogen Storage Densities Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Hydrogen Energy Losses: Hydrogen Energy Losses Windmills generate electricity. Electricity converted to H2 – 70% efficiency. H2 compressed for pumping – 20% energy loss H2 pumped long distance – 30% loss 65% loss to Europe from the Sahara). Loss at filling stations – assume 5% Loss in fuel cell – 50% (possibly only 40%) Combining losses → only 15-18% useful electricity, or vehicle motor power 9.3% in the case of the Sahara Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htmCriticism of Hydrogen Economy: Criticism of Hydrogen Economy Hydrogen economy idea does not work for multiple reasons. No practical source of cheap hydrogen No good way to store hydrogen No good way to distribute hydrogen Problems with physical & chemical properties of hydrogen Technology cannot change these facts. Compact / convenient future energy carrier needed Methane, ethane, methanol, ethanol, butane, octane, ammonia, etc. are better energy carriers. Difficult to understand the enthusiasm for hydrogen Hydrogen does not solve the energy problem and it is a bad choice for carrying energy. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htmElemental Hydrogen Economy: Elemental Hydrogen Economy Elemental Hydrogen Economy based on the natural cycle of water. Elemental hydrogen is provided to the user Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy : Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy A Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy may be based on the two natural cycles of water and carbon dioxide. Natural and synthetic liquid hydrocarbons are provided to the user. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm The Promise of Hydrogen: The Promise of HydrogenUNIDO-ICHET Projection: UNIDO-ICHET Projection http://www.unido-ichet.org/ICHET-transition.php UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIESThe Iceland Example: The Iceland Example Iceland committed to be the first hydrogen economy 2050 goal Will use geothermal resources to create hydrogen Power autos, buses, and fishing fleet with hydrogen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyHydrogen Summary: Hydrogen SummaryAdvantages of a Hydrogen Economy: Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy Waste product of burning H2 is water Elimination of fossil fuel pollution Elimination of greenhouse gases Elimination of economic dependence Distributed production The stuff of stars http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmDisadvantages of Hydrogen: Disadvantages of Hydrogen Low energy densities Difficulty in handling, storage, transport Requires an entirely new infrastructure Creates CO2 if made from fossil fuels Low net energy yields Much energy needed to create hydrogen Possible environmental problems Ozone depletion (not proven at this point)Extra Slides: Extra Slides Energy Density of Hydrogen: Energy Density of Hydrogen Current Uses of Hydrogen: Current Uses of Hydrogen Thermochemical Production: Thermochemical Production Problems with Hydrogen: Problems with Hydrogen Prospects for the Future: Prospects for the Future http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmThe Hydrogen Vision: The Hydrogen Vision You do not have the permission to view this presentation. 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Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript A Hydrogen Economy: A Hydrogen EconomyAgenda: Agenda A Hydrogen Vision of the Future Hydrogen Systems Producing Hydrogen Storing and Transporting Hydrogen Hydrogen Fueled Transport Problems with Hydrogen The Promise of Hydrogen Hydrogen SummaryA Vision of a Hydrogen Future: A Vision of a Hydrogen Future "I believe that water will one day be employed as fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen which constitute it, used singly or together, will furnish an inexhaustible source of heat and light, of an intensity of which coal is not capable. I believe then that when the deposits of coal are exhausted, we shall heat and warm ourselves with water. Water will be the coal of the future." Jules Vernes (1870) L´île mystérieuseThe Hydrogen H2 Molecule: The Hydrogen H2 Molecule http://planetforlife.com/h2/index.htmlHydrogen Economy Schematic: Hydrogen Economy SchematicHydrogen Economy in Hong Kong: Hydrogen Economy in Hong Kong http://www.gii.com.hk/eng/clean_energy.htmHydrogen Fueling Station: Hydrogen Fueling StationHydrogen Systems: Hydrogen SystemsHydrogen Energy Cycle: Hydrogen Energy Cycle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyHydrogen Production Cycle: Hydrogen Production Cycle Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Operating the Hydrogen Economy: Operating the Hydrogen Economy Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen Economy Supply Chain: Hydrogen Economy Supply ChainHydrogen Pathways: Hydrogen Pathways http://www.ch2bc.org/index2.htm Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy: Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy Waste product of burning H2 is water Elimination of fossil fuel pollution Elimination of greenhouse gases Elimination of economic dependence Distributed production http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmIssues with Hydrogen: Issues with Hydrogen Not widely available on planet earth Usually chemically combined in water or fossil fuels (must be separated) Fossil fuel sources contribute to pollution and greenhouse gases Electrolysis requires prodigious amounts of energyTechnological Questions: Technological Questions Where does hydrogen come from? How is it transported? How is it distributed? How is it stored? http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmProducing Hydrogen: Producing HydrogenCurrent Hydrogen Production: Current Hydrogen Production Current hydrogen production 48% natural gas 30% oil 18% coal 4% electrolysis Global Production 50 million tonnes / yr Growing 10% / yr US Production 11 million tonnes / yrHow is Hydrogen Produced?: How is Hydrogen Produced? Reforming fossil fuels Heat hydrocarbons with steam Produce H2 and CO Electrolysis of water Use electricity to split water into O2 and H2 High Temperature Electrolysis Experimental Biological processes Very common in nature Experimental in laboratories http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmSteam Reforming: Steam Reforming From any hydrocarbon Natural gas typically used Water (steam) and hydrocarbon mixed at high temperature (700–1100 °C) Steam (H2O) reacts with methane (CH4) CH4 + H2O → CO + 3 H2 - 191.7 kJ/mol The thermodynamic efficiency comparable to (or worse than) an internal combustion engine Difficult to motivate investment in technologyCarbon Monoxide Reforming: Carbon Monoxide Reforming Additional hydrogen can be recovered using carbon monoxide (CO) low-temp (130°C) water gas shift reaction CO + H2O → CO2 + H2 + 40.4 kJ/mol Oxygen (O) atom stripped from steam Oxidizes the carbon (C) Liberates hydrogen bound to C and O2Hydrogen Steam Reforming: Hydrogen Steam ReformingHydrogen Steam Reforming Plants: Hydrogen Steam Reforming PlantsElectrolysis of Water (H2O): Electrolysis of Water (H2O) http://www.gm.com/company/gmability/edu_k-12/9-12/fc_energy/make_your_own_hydrogen_results.htmlElectrolysis of Water: Electrolysis of Water http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/electrol.htmlRenewable Energy for Electrolysis: Renewable Energy for Electrolysis http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy4.htmBiomass Electrolysis Module: Biomass Electrolysis Module http://www.nrel.gov/hydrogen/photos.htmlHigh Temperature Electrolysis: High Temperature Electrolysis Electrolysis at high temperatures Use less energy to split water http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyBiological H2 Creation: Biological H2 Creation Nature has very simple methods to split water Scientists are working to mimic these processes in the lab; then commercially Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Storing & Transporting Hydrogen: Storing & Transporting HydrogenHydrogen Storage: Hydrogen Storage Storage a major difficulty with hydrogen H2 has low energy density per volume Requires large tanks to store H2 can be compressed to reduce volume Requires heavy, strong tanks H2 can be liquefied to reduce volume Boils at -423 °F (cryogenic) Requires heavily insulated, expensive tanks Both compression and liquefaction require a lot of energyAmmonia Storage: Ammonia Storage H2 can be stored as ammonia (NH3) Exceptionally high hydrogen densities Ammonia very common chemical Large infrastructure already exists Easily reformed to produce hydrogen No harmful waste BUT Ammonia production is energy intensive Ammonia is a toxic gasMetal Hydride Storage: Metal Hydride Storage Metal hydrides can carry hydrogen Boron, lithium, sodium Good energy density, but worse than gas Volumes much larger than gasoline Three times more volume Four times heavier Hydrides can react violently with water Leading contenders Sodium Borohydride Lithium Aluminum Hydride Ammonia BoraneAlkali Prod. Energy vs. Instrinsic Energy: Alkali Prod. Energy vs. Instrinsic Energy Energy needed to produce alkali metal hydrides relative to the energy content of the liberated hydrogen. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Transporting Hydrogen: Transporting HydrogenStoring & Transporting Hydrogen: Storing & Transporting Hydrogen Store and Transport as a Gas Bulky gas Compressing H2 requires energy Compressed H2 has far less energy than the same volume of gasoline Store and Transport as a Solid Sodium Borohydride Calcium Hydride Lithium Hydride Sodium Hydride http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmHydrogen Fueled Transport: Hydrogen Fueled TransportHydrogen-Powered Autos: Hydrogen-Powered AutosHydrogen-Powered Autos: Hydrogen-Powered Autos http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Trucks: Hydrogen-Powered Trucks http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Aircraft: Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft http://aix.meng.auth.gr/lhtee/projects/cryoplane/ Hydrogen powered passenger aircraft with cryogenic tanks along spine of fuselage. Hydrogen fuel requires about 4 times the volume of standard jet fuel (kerosene). http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlHydrogen-Powered Rockets: Hydrogen-Powered Rockets http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2vehicle.htmlImplications of Hydrogen Transport: Implications of Hydrogen Transport http://planetforlife.com/h2/h2swiss.htmlProblems with Hydrogen: Problems with HydrogenEnvironmental Concerns: Environmental Concerns 48% of hydrogen made from natural gas Creates CO2 – a greenhouse gas Hydrogen H2 inevitably leaks from containers Creates free radicals (H) in stratosphere due to ultraviolet radiation Could act as catalysts for ozone depletion H2 Energy Densities: H2 Energy Densities Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Energy Densities for Various Fuels: Energy Densities for Various Fuels Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Higher Heating Value (HHV) is a measure of energyH2 and Energy Density for Various Fuels: H2 and Energy Density for Various Fuels Hydrogen density and HHV energy content of ammonia and selected synthetic liquid hydrocarbon fuels Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen vs. Methane: Hydrogen vs. Methane Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Liquifaction Energy vs. Intrinsic Energy: Liquifaction Energy vs. Intrinsic Energy Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Hydrogen Storage Densities: Hydrogen Storage Densities Crabtree et al., “The Hydrogen Economy,” Physics Today, Dec 2004Hydrogen Energy Losses: Hydrogen Energy Losses Windmills generate electricity. Electricity converted to H2 – 70% efficiency. H2 compressed for pumping – 20% energy loss H2 pumped long distance – 30% loss 65% loss to Europe from the Sahara). Loss at filling stations – assume 5% Loss in fuel cell – 50% (possibly only 40%) Combining losses → only 15-18% useful electricity, or vehicle motor power 9.3% in the case of the Sahara Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htmCriticism of Hydrogen Economy: Criticism of Hydrogen Economy Hydrogen economy idea does not work for multiple reasons. No practical source of cheap hydrogen No good way to store hydrogen No good way to distribute hydrogen Problems with physical & chemical properties of hydrogen Technology cannot change these facts. Compact / convenient future energy carrier needed Methane, ethane, methanol, ethanol, butane, octane, ammonia, etc. are better energy carriers. Difficult to understand the enthusiasm for hydrogen Hydrogen does not solve the energy problem and it is a bad choice for carrying energy. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htmElemental Hydrogen Economy: Elemental Hydrogen Economy Elemental Hydrogen Economy based on the natural cycle of water. Elemental hydrogen is provided to the user Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy : Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy A Synthetic Liquid Hydrocarbon Economy may be based on the two natural cycles of water and carbon dioxide. Natural and synthetic liquid hydrocarbons are provided to the user. Bossel et al., The Future of the Hydrogen Economy: Bright or Bleak?, Oct 28, 2004 http://www.oilcrash.com/articles/h2_eco.htm The Promise of Hydrogen: The Promise of HydrogenUNIDO-ICHET Projection: UNIDO-ICHET Projection http://www.unido-ichet.org/ICHET-transition.php UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HYDROGEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIESThe Iceland Example: The Iceland Example Iceland committed to be the first hydrogen economy 2050 goal Will use geothermal resources to create hydrogen Power autos, buses, and fishing fleet with hydrogen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_economyHydrogen Summary: Hydrogen SummaryAdvantages of a Hydrogen Economy: Advantages of a Hydrogen Economy Waste product of burning H2 is water Elimination of fossil fuel pollution Elimination of greenhouse gases Elimination of economic dependence Distributed production The stuff of stars http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmDisadvantages of Hydrogen: Disadvantages of Hydrogen Low energy densities Difficulty in handling, storage, transport Requires an entirely new infrastructure Creates CO2 if made from fossil fuels Low net energy yields Much energy needed to create hydrogen Possible environmental problems Ozone depletion (not proven at this point)Extra Slides: Extra Slides Energy Density of Hydrogen: Energy Density of Hydrogen Current Uses of Hydrogen: Current Uses of Hydrogen Thermochemical Production: Thermochemical Production Problems with Hydrogen: Problems with Hydrogen Prospects for the Future: Prospects for the Future http://www.howstuffworks.com/hydrogen-economy.htmThe Hydrogen Vision: The Hydrogen Vision