Prospects of Hydrogen-fueled Power Generation explores the challenges and opportunities of hydrogen as a fuel in power generation, transportation, storage, and safety. It focuses on proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) fuel cells, hydrogen energy, and conversion methods. Clean fuel usage in road transportation, marine transportation, and power generation is also discussed, along with performance investigations revealing energy and exergy analysis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: River Publishers

Hydrogen-fueled power generation has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate electricity and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However,there are several challenges that must be overcome before hydrogen-fueled power generation can become a widespread reality. One of the biggest challenges is the cost of producing and storing hydrogen. Hydrogen is currently expensive to produce,and it must be stored in high-pressure tanks or cryogenic containers,which can be costly and cumbersome. Additionally,the infrastructure for distributing and storing hydrogen must be developed,which can be expensive and time-consuming. Another challenge is the efficiency of hydrogen-fueled power generation. Fuel cells and combustion engines are currently not as efficient as traditional fossil fuel-based power generation systems,which means that more energy is required to produce the same amount of electricity. This efficiency issue can be addressed through the development of new technologies and the optimization of existing systems.
Despite these challenges,hydrogen-fueled power generation has the potential to be a game-changer for the energy industry. It has the potential to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels,reduce greenhouse gas emissions,and create new jobs and economic opportunities. In recent years,there has been a significant increase in the research and development of hydrogen-fueled power generation technologies,including fuel cells, combustion engines,and storage systems. This research has led to the development of new and innovative technologies that are more efficient,cost-effective,and sustainable than traditional fossil fuel-based power generation systems.
In conclusion,hydrogen-fueled power generation has the potential to be a clean,sustainable,and efficient source of energy. However,there are several challenges that must be overcome before this technology can become a widespread reality. The development of new technologies,the optimization of existing systems,and the investment in infrastructure are all critical to the success of hydrogen-fueled power generation.

Prospects of Hydrogen-fueled Power Generation

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788770040112