Analyzing the Hydrogen Economy


June 1, 2010
170 Pages - SKU: ARVN2709389
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A. Executive Summary
B. Introduction to Hydrogen and the Hydrogen Economy
What is Hydrogen?
Properties of Hydrogen
Energy Needs of a Hydrogen Economy
Production Processes of Hydrogen
Electrolysis
Reforming
Hydrogen from Coal
Hydrogen from Natural Gas
Hydrogen from Nuclear Energy
Hydrogen from Renewable Energy Sources
Hydrogen Production Costs from Various Methods
Hydrogen Packaging
Compression Process
Hydrogen Liquefaction
Physical Hydrides
Chemical Hydrides
Delivering Hydrogen
On Road Delivery
Delivery through Pipelines
On-site Generation
Delivered Hydrogen Cost Estimates
Transferring Hydrogen
C. A Global Hydrogen Energy System
D. Current Hydrogen Industry
E. Broad Issues with the Hydrogen Economy
F. Technical Issues and Cost Barriers to the Hydrogen Economy
Issues with Production, Distribution, Storage
Carbon Capture and Storage
Fuel Cells
G. Environmental Implications of Hydrogen
H. Environmental Impacts of Hydrogen Production Methods
I. Environmental Impact of the Hydrogen Economy
Introduction
Hydrogen in the Atmosphere
Hydrogen in the Troposphere - A Modeled Scenario
Is Hydrogen a GHG?
GHG Consequences and the Hydrogen Economy
Water Vapor Emissions of a Hydrogen Economy
Conclusion
J. Role of Fuel Cells in the Hydrogen Economy
K. Developing the Hydrogen Economy
Developing the Hydrogen Infrastructure and Associated Costs
Required Government Support
Projections of Hydrogen Use
L. Key Policy Questions in the Future of Hydrogen
M. Socio-Economic Features of the Hydrogen Economy
Why Develop Hydrogen?
Hydrogen Technologies
Production
Transportation and Distribution of Hydrogen
Hydrogen Storage
Conversion of Hydrogen and Uses
Electricity Generation
Applications in Transportation
N. Hydrogen for Developing Countries
Suggestions for National Energy Policy Makers
Role of International Governments and NGOs
O. Hydrogen from Hydrocarbons and Carbon Sequestration
P. The Potential of Renewable Hydrogen and Required Production Strategies
Q. Role of Ammonia in Hydrogen Economy
Introduction
Properties of Ammonia
Production of Ammonia
Technical Description
Energy Usage
Decomposition of Ammonia
Storing Anhydrous Ammonia
Using Ammonia as a Hydrogen Carrier
Two-way Carriers
One-way Carriers
Existing Ammonia Distribution
Ammonia Pipelines in Operation
Ammonia Tanker Ships
Ammonia Trucking
Ammonia Distribution Costs
Safety Issues Associated with Ammonia
Conclusion
R. An Alternative to Hydrogen Fuel - Synthetic Methanol
S. Outlook for the Hydrogen Economy
T. Case Studies
United States
Japan
European Union
Australia
Iceland
Canada
France
Germany
Italy
Korea
India
Brazil
Russia
United Kingdom
U. Appendix
V. Glossary of Terms