In a multidisciplinary field such as energy, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells stands out by covering the entire width of hydrogen production and usage technologies, giving detailed descriptions of not just one but the range of very different fuel cells that have been developed or are under development. In one volume, respected experts Bent Sorensen and Giuseppe Spazzafumo provide all the basic scientific theory underlying hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, but at the same time present applications and sustainable integration into society in a way accessible to a broad range of people working in this field, whether in technical, economic or management roles. The third edition reflects both recently emerged technologies and the market penetration of the most promising technologies, and it gives an appraisal of how far fuel cell technology may go in the future, considering current challenges and economic trends. This new edition has updated and expanded content on hydrogen storage and transmission, molten carbonate fuel cells, PEM fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, biofuel cells, including microbial fuel cells, applications in transportation and power plants, future scenarios and life-cycle assessment. It is ideal for researchers and professionals in the field of energy, and renewable energy in particular, both in academia and industry. It is also useful to lecturers and graduate students in engineering, physics, and environmental sciences, as well as professionals involved in energy or environmental regulation and policy.
1. 1: Introduction - p. xix 2. 2: Hydrogen - p. 4 3. Abstract - p. 5 4. 2.1 Production of hydrogen - p. 5 5. 2.2 Issues related to scale of production - p. 48 6. 2.3 Hydrogen storage options - p. 55 7. 2.4 Hydrogen transmission - p. 79 8. 2.5 Hydrogen conversion overview - p. 81 9. 2.6 Problems and discussion topics - p. 88 10. 3: Fuel cells - p. 105 11. Abstract - p. 107 12. 3.1 Basic concepts - p. 107 13. 3.2 Molten carbonate fuel cells - p. 149 14. 3.3 Solid oxide fuel cells - p. 152 15. 3.4 Acid and alkaline fuel cells - p. 165 16. 3.5 Proton exchange membrane fuel cells - p. 169 17. 3.6 Direct methanol and other nonhydrogen fuel cells - p. 198 18. 3.7 Biofuel cells - p. 204 19. 3.8 Problems and discussion topics - p. 207 20. 4: Fuel cell systems - p. 220 21. 5: Implementation scenarios - p. 272 22. Abstract - p. 273 23. 5.1 Infrastructure requirements - p. 273 24. 5.2 Safety and norm issues - p. 279 25. 5.3 Scenarios based on fossil energy - p. 287 26. 5.4 Scenarios based on nuclear energy - p. 320 27. 5.5 Scenarios based on renewable energy - p. 342 28. 5.6 Problems and discussion topics - p. 403 29. 6: Social implications - p. 411 30. 7: Conclusion: A conditional outcome - p. 461 31. Index - p. 493
In a multidisciplinary field such as energy, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells stands out by covering the entire width of hydrogen production and usage technologies, giving detailed descriptions of not just one but the range of very different fuel cells that have been developed or are under development. In one volume, respected experts Bent Sorensen and Giuseppe Spazzafumo provide all the basic scientific theory underlying hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, but at the same time present applications and sustainable integration into society in a way accessible to a broad range of people working in this field, whether in technical, economic or management roles. The third edition reflects both recently emerged technologies and the market penetration of the most promising technologies, and it gives an appraisal of how far fuel cell technology may go in the future, considering current challenges and economic trends. This new edition has updated and expanded content on hydrogen storage and transmission, molten carbonate fuel cells, PEM fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, biofuel cells, including microbial fuel cells, applications in transportation and power plants, future scenarios and life-cycle assessment. It is ideal for researchers and professionals in the field of energy, and renewable energy in particular, both in academia and industry. It is also useful to lecturers and graduate students in engineering, physics, and environmental sciences, as well as professionals involved in energy or environmental regulation and policy.
1. 1: Introduction - p. xix 2. 2: Hydrogen - p. 4 3. Abstract - p. 5 4. 2.1 Production of hydrogen - p. 5 5. 2.2 Issues related to scale of production - p. 48 6. 2.3 Hydrogen storage options - p. 55 7. 2.4 Hydrogen transmission - p. 79 8. 2.5 Hydrogen conversion overview - p. 81 9. 2.6 Problems and discussion topics - p. 88 10. 3: Fuel cells - p. 105 11. Abstract - p. 107 12. 3.1 Basic concepts - p. 107 13. 3.2 Molten carbonate fuel cells - p. 149 14. 3.3 Solid oxide fuel cells - p. 152 15. 3.4 Acid and alkaline fuel cells - p. 165 16. 3.5 Proton exchange membrane fuel cells - p. 169 17. 3.6 Direct methanol and other nonhydrogen fuel cells - p. 198 18. 3.7 Biofuel cells - p. 204 19. 3.8 Problems and discussion topics - p. 207 20. 4: Fuel cell systems - p. 220 21. 5: Implementation scenarios - p. 272 22. Abstract - p. 273 23. 5.1 Infrastructure requirements - p. 273 24. 5.2 Safety and norm issues - p. 279 25. 5.3 Scenarios based on fossil energy - p. 287 26. 5.4 Scenarios based on nuclear energy - p. 320 27. 5.5 Scenarios based on renewable energy - p. 342 28. 5.6 Problems and discussion topics - p. 403 29. 6: Social implications - p. 411 30. 7: Conclusion: A conditional outcome - p. 461 31. Index - p. 493
