<p style="text-align: justify;"> As the dependence on the depleting fossils fuels continues and global warming increases, we need to find an energy system that is renewable and sustainable, efficient and cost-effective, convenient and safe. Hydrogen has been proposed as the perfect fuel to sustain the energy system. The availability of a reliable and cost-effective supply, safe and efficient storage, and convenient end use of hydrogen will be essential for a transition to a hydrogen economy. Research is being conducted throughout the world for the development of safe, cost-effective hydrogen production, storage, and end-use technologies that support and foster this transition.

<p style="text-align: justify;"> Hydrogen Economy discusses the strategies and roadmaps of introducing hydrogen as the alternate source of fuel for sustainable development. The book examines the link between development and energy, prospects of sustainable development, significance of hydrogen energy economy. It provides an authoritative and up-to-date scientific account of hydrogen generation, storage, transportation, and safety.

Key Features:

Explains the significance of hydrogen economy
Examines the feasibility of transporting, distributing and utilizing hydrogen
Assesses the safety of using hydrogen and potential hazards

Contents:
Preface
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1. Energy and Development

How Energy is Measured?
Fossil Fuels
Contribution of Non-fossil Energy Sources to Global Primary Energy Mix

2. Significance of Hydrogen Economy

Energy Crisis
Environmental Effects of Using Fossil Fuels
Energy and Environment
Sustainable Development
Transition to the Hydrogen Economy

3. Hydrogen Production

4. Hydrogen Storage

Fundamentals of Hydrogen
Hydrogen Embrittlement
Introduction to Packaging and Storage of Hydrogen
Standardization for Hydrogen Gas Cylinders
ASME Code Symbol Stamp
Hydrogen Liquefaction
Liquid Hydrogen Storage
Hydrogen Storage in Metal Hydrides
Developing Hydrogen Storage Media
On-board Hydrogen Storage
Choice of Storage Method

5. Transportation, Distribution, and Utilization of Hydrogen

Transportation of Hydrogen
Compressed Gas Transport
Transfer of Hydrogen Gas

6. Hydrogen Hazards Assessment and Safety

Terms and Definitions
Hazard Analysis
Choosing a Methodology
Hydrogen Hazards
Mandated Requirements
Hydrogen Safety

Appendix
1: Liquid Hydrogen Handler’s Qualification Training
2: Scaling Laws, Explosions, Blast Effects, and Fragmentation
3: Hydrogen Sensing and Detection
4: Relief Devices

Bibliography
Index
About the Authors