H2U ChallengeProject Team 28

Problem Statement

To implement energy alternatives with the use of hydrogen based technology to support/service a student center.

Scope

How to acquire hydrogen gas as a storage medium for energy.

HydrogenTable 1: Hydrogen in a Fuel Cellonlinelibrary.wiley.com

Temperature of Operation oCUsesBenefitsIssues50-80Vehicles, portableappliances, stationary powerFast start up, high power density.Cost, durability, sensitivity to CO and H2S.

Order of Magnitude CalculationSupply sufficient energy/electricity83 kWh/m/yr

Constraints$28 Million BudgetMaximum 70 kg CO2/m Carbon EmissionsFree of Toxic Substances

Environmental RisksHydrogen LeakageHydrogen-Oxygen Mixtures are Flammable

Importance of DesignReduces PollutionLong Term Cost EfficiencyModel for Future Green Buildings

OptionsSteam Methane Reforming at FacilityElectrolysis at FacilityTanker Truck Transportation

Sciencedirect.comFigure 1: On-Site Production of Hydrogen

Figure 2: Steam Methane Reforming

Ranking Criteria(1) Environmentally Friendly(2) Self-Sustaining(3) Reliability(4) Cost Efficient

References

Carolyn C. Elam,Catherine E.Gregoire Padr,Gary Sandrock,Andreas Luzzi,Peter Lindblad, and Elisabet Fjermestad Hagen, "Realizing the hydrogen future: the International Energy Agenc'ys efforts to advance hydrogen energy technologies." International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 28.6 (2003): n. page. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

Eberle, Cliff, and T. Armstrong. "High Strength Carbon Fibers for Hydrogen Storage."ORNL.gov. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, June 2007. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

Grgoire Padr, C. E. and Keller, J. O. "Hydrogen Energy." Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. (2005): n. page. Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

References

Hordeski, Michael Frank. Alternative Fuels - The Future of Hydrogen. 2nd ed. Fairmont Press, Inc., 2008. Print.

Larminie, James. "Fuel Cells." Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. (2002): Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .

Torrero, Edward. "Renewable Energy Resources." Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology. (2000): Web. 13 Nov. 2011. .Project Team 28

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