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Hydrogen as Alternative Fuel
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Alternative Fuel
Need for Alternative Fuels ?
The different types of alternative fuels available are
Liquefied Natural Gas
Methanol
Ethanol
Biodiesel
Hydrogen
Why Hydrogen ?
One of the most abundant element on earth
Hydrogen stores approximately 2.6 times the energy per unit mass as gasoline.
Eco friendly.
Hydrogen is not a poisonous gas.
There is no bad effect to the environment due to the hydrogen
So the hydrogen is the better altenative.
Hydrogen Production
Hydrogen does not come as pre-existing source of energy as like as fossil fuels.
It is first produced and stored as carrier much like a battery.
Hydrogen is prepared by reforming of steam methane.
And also hydrogen is prepared by the electrolysis of water.
It can also produced by chemical reduction using chemical hydrides.