Hydrogen distribution transportation

Estimated Cost of Hydrogen Production Transportation and Distribution... 

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Yang, C., Nicholas, M. A. and Ogden, J. (2006). Comparison of idealized and real-world city station sitting models for hydrogen distribution. UCD-ITS-RP-06-09, Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis. In... 

Develop technologies, components and systems for use of hydrogen in transport sector and for energy distributed generation. 

Fuel Cells (vehicles and electricity generation) Hydrogen production, transportation, distribution and use... 

The distribution of gaseous hydrogen from centralized production facilities is usually effected by transportation in large pressure containers by road or rail. To supply large amounts of hydrogen, distribution via pipelines is the most economical way [16]. 

The distribution of hydrogen from a central production facility may be done with pipelines, trucks, or other carriers, but will very likely involve some off-board storage capability as well. Therefore, the primary materials issue associated with distribution deal with Hj effects on pipeline and vessel materials. Transport of H2 in a carrier such as ammonia, a hydrocarbon, or other form or local production of H2 could alter some of the issues but is not likely to totally eliminate them. The safety of hydrogen distribution is a primary issue that affects material choice. The closer to population centers, the higher the risk and the more conservative the design. 

Transmission and distribution (T D) infrastructure. Pipelines and metering are necessary for both Central hydrogen for transport and Ubiquitous hydrogen. Liquid hydrogen technologies could also be applied to both. Neither of the other scenarios require hydrogen T D infrastructure. 

K. Sapm, Hydrogen - The New Oil , Hydrogen for Transportation and Distributed Power for... 

Clearly, hydrogen distribution costs may be significant, suggesting that the future viability of a hydrogen economy may depend on achieving reductions in these storage and transportation costs. 

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