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Hydrogen (H2)-It’s Place in Fuel Cell World By: Michael Koonce Luxfer-GTM Technologies, LLC San Francisco, CA

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Hydrogen (H2)-It’s Place in Fuel Cell World

By: Michael Koonce Luxfer-GTM Technologies, LLC

San Francisco, CA

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Primary H2 Production Methods

Electrolysis of Water Steam Reforming

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Other H2 Production Methods

Biohydration Anaerobic Digestion

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Other H2 Production Methods

Microbial Electrolysis

Fermentative H2 Production

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Other H2 Production Methods

Other Organic Processes Chemical By-Product

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Liquid Hydrogen Storage

Characteristics

• Lightest of the atoms • Boiling Point: -423°F/20°K • REALLY, REALLY COLD!

• Liquid H2

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Compressed H2 Storage Characteristics

• Typical storage pressures: 2,400psig, 3,600psig, 5,000psig, 10,000psig, 15,000psig, ????

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H2 Fuel Cells-The Future

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H2 Fuel Cell Applications-Vehicles

H2 Automobiles H2 Buses

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H2 Fuel Cell Applications Stationery/Back-up Power

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H2 Fuel Cell Applications Portable Power