Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Guide explains why hydrogen has emerged as an essential area for research and technology development worldwide. It explores the forces driving the market for hydrogen-powered fuel cells, as well as the technical and economic barriers that could derail a transition toward hydrogen energy systems. The book reviews hydrogen’s history, and discusses current and future applications for hydrogen fuel cells. It also explains in straightforward language how hydrogen is produced, stored, and transported, and it discusses the economics of these activities and their environmental impact. The book’s appendixes provide more technical details, such as cost calculations.
List of Figures
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
What’s All the Excitement About?
Chapter 1 : Concept and Vision
Chapter 2 : Drivers and Barriers
How would Hydrogen be Used?
Chapter 3 : Fundamentals and Background
Chapter 4 : Applications and Markets
How would a Hydrogen Economy Work?
Chapter 5 : Production and Supply
Chapter 6 : Storage and Safety
Chapter 7 : Transportation and Distribution
Appendix A : Fuel Cell Light Duty Vehicles
Appendix B : Fuel Cell Buses
Appendix C : Worldwide Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Appendix D : Worldwide Fuel Cell Installations
Appendix E : Hydrogen Cost Calculations
Appendix F : Gaseous Hydrogen Safety
Appendix G : Liquid Hydrogen Safety
Glossary and Conversion Factors
Bibliography
Index
