Green Hydrogen Energy Systems

Green Hydrogen Energy Systems delves into the most important green hydrogen generation, storage, and utilization methods and technologies. Taking an energy systems approach, the book provides a holistic review of green hydrogen energy systems, integrating the principles, configurations, progress, and applications, supported by technoeconomic analyses and performance data. The book addresses common challenges and explains the processes for developing and building basic and advanced green hydrogen energy systems, providing the necessary tools to analyze the processes involved, with a detailed discussion of all key technologies that are related to green hydrogen energy systems. The book provides a detailed description of the fundamentals of each hydrogen technology, including thermodynamics, kinetics, energy loss mechanisms, and cost. Also considered are aspects such as the release or use of heat, the need for clean water to use in water electrolyzers, and how these impact system configurations. Moreover, relevant system analysis tools and techniques are provided. Each process and model used in green hydrogen energy systems is explained in detail, along with relevant calculation methods, and supported by typical data deriving from these systems. An overview of active research projects, case studies, and manufacturers is also provided, which includes real-world performance data. Finally, the book offers dedicated chapters on hydrogen hubs and valleys, health and safety, and hydrogen economics. Written by an expert team working across complementary areas of hydrogen engineering, Green Hydrogen Energy Systems offers an invaluable resource to students, researchers, scientists, and professionals interested in understanding or developing hydrogen energy systems, and will be of interest to anyone involved in the hydrogen economy.• Presents a systems approach to hydrogen energy• Provides in-depth analysis of all key green hydrogen energy systems and related technologies, supported by performance data• Offers technoeconomic analyses, design and operation modes, and integration mechanisms of green hydrogen energy systems