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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Its Environmental Benefits

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Its Environmental Benefits. Wendy Estela PACE university school of law November 29, 2001. What Is a “Fuel Cell?”. Electrochemical energy conversion device Similar to a battery Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell. How Does a Fuel Cell Work?.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Its Environmental Benefits

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  1. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology and Its Environmental Benefits Wendy Estela PACE university school of law November 29, 2001

  2. What Is a “Fuel Cell?” Electrochemical energy conversion device Similar to a battery Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell

  3. How Does a Fuel Cell Work? • Electrochemical reaction • Anodic reaction H2  2H+ + 2e- • Cathodic reaction 2H+ + ½O2 + 2e-  H2O • Excess water removed H2 + ½o2 h2o

  4. Environmental Benefits Water is the only byproduct No “greenhouse” emissions Potential for “zero pollution” Minimal noise pollution

  5. Compared to Internal Combustion Engine • Efficiency • The Carnot cycle Maximum efficiency = (T1-T2) / T1 • Environmental Effects from Internal Combustion Engine

  6. Hydrogen: The Energy of the Future Why hydrogen? • 80% of the universe is made up of hydrogen • Environmental Benefits • Economics (cost of oil production) • Energy Security • Supply

  7. Hydrogen Cycle

  8. What Remains to Be Done? • Building an infrastructure • Production • Distribution • Storage • Safety considerations • Regulation • Successful marketing

  9. Fuel Cell Stack --Automotive Application

  10. Fuel Cells in Transportation GM Fuel Cell Motor

  11. BMW Fuel Cell Vehicle

  12. Fuel Cell Forklift

  13. Fuel Cell Taxi--London

  14. Fuel Cell Bus Engine

  15. The Future

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