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Survey of Hydrogen Production and Utilization Methods Table of Contents

Survey of Hydrogen Production and Utilization Methods.
Volume 1: Executive Summary - 1975

Gregory, Derek P.
Pangborn, Jon B.
Gillis, Jay C.

National Technical Information Service

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Table of Contents

Introduction and Objectives of the Study 1
Energy Supply and Demand Models 2
General Survey of Hydrogen Production Methods 4
Production of Hydrogen From Natural Gas and Oil 5
Production of Hydrogen From Coal and Water 6
Electrolysis 7
Thermo chemical Water Splitting 10
Photosynthesis 13
Hydrogen Production From Waste Materials 16
Hydrogen Production Using Fusion Reactors 17
Direct Thermal Decomposition of Water 18
Survey of Patented Hydrogen-Production Processes 18
Pipeline Transmission of Hydrogen 19
Storage of Hydrogen 21
Hydrogen in Gaseous Distribution Systems 21
Present Industrial Uses of Hydrogen 22
Residential Uses of Hydrogen 25
Use of Externally Supplied Hydrogen in Fuels Synthesis 27
Research and Development Recommendations 29
Hydrogen Production 29
Electrolysis 29
Coal Gasification 29
Thermo chemical Methods 30
Integrated Nuclear-Electrolytic Facility 30
Photosynthesis 30
Solar-Photovoltaic Production 30
Application of Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion 30
Hydrogen Delivery 31
Pipeline-Material Compatibility Evaluation 31
Transmission Experimental Feasibility and Cost Studies 31
Pipeline-Compressor Evaluation 31
Behavior of Hydrogen in Gas Distribution Equipment 32
Underground and Hybride Storage of Hydrogen 32
Improved Cryogenic Systems 32
Hydrogen Odorants and Illuminants 32
Hydrogen Utilization 32
By Industry 32
Development of Hydrogen-Fueled Burners and Appliances 33
As a Natural Gas "Extender" 34
By-Product Credits for Hydrogen Utilization 34