On the possibility of large-scale use of hydrogen fuel engines in real-life

Authors

  • Tianhao Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61173/204d2c29

Keywords:

transportation, hydrogen fuel engine

Abstract

A potential new technology that can offer clean and effective power for various transportation applications is hydrogen fuel engines, particularly in big mechanical transport vehicles like ships. This research examines the pros and cons of employing hydrogen-fueled engines in real-world applications compared to contemporary internal combustion engines and electric motors. According to the paper, hydrogen engines surpass traditional technology in every way, including power output, integration ability, and reduction of emissions. The paper also highlights a few of the challenges that need to be overcome to produce and transport hydrogen fuel, such as the effects that different hydrogen production technologies have on the environment, the economy, and society; the logistical and technical difficulties that come with transporting hydrogen in all its forms; and the infrastructure and legal requirements that need to be met to guarantee the security, dependability, and sustainability of hydrogen fuels. The paper concludes that additional study and development are required to overcome these challenges and allow hydrogen fuel engines to be extensively deployed in real-world applications.

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Published

2024-02-19