State-of-the-art and technologies in the usage of hydrogen as fuel
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Master's thesis
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2022-12-12
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Sustainable Energy Systems and Markets
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ELEC3048
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Master's Programme in Advanced Energy Solutions
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en
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68
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The constant growth of global energy demand has led to a massive depletion of natural resources. This has come to the point of not only facing supply problems, but also encountering a global environmental and pollution crisis. In an attempt to mitigate or solve these problems, new ways of exploiting our energy resources are being explored. In the first instance, solar or wind energy sources have been used, which has encouraged the implementation of their technologies. However, the high variability makes it difficult to meet the demand. In this context, hydrogen technologies have been gaining relevance in the recent years. In this Master’s Thesis first, a detailed technological analysis of the current situation of hydrogen as a fuel has been carried out. For this purpose, hydrogen combustion technologies have been considered, both in internal combustion engines and turbines, as well as fuel cells and power-to-X processes. In order to provide a context of actuality, recent global projects that have taken place and demonstrate the possibility of implementing such technologies in a real environment have been collected. Despite the benefits of hydrogen and its ability to reduce pollutant emissions, its development does not yet allow it to be sufficiently competitive with traditional fuels. This, coupled with potential combustion risks, means that much research is still needed. After several considerations, it can be stated that hydrogen technologies, although they still have a long way to go, are among the most promising options on the road to full decarbonization.Description
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Belahcen, AnouarThesis advisor
Martin, FloranKeywords
hydrogen, fuel cell, combustion, turbine, power-to-x