Solid carbon? That’s coal, isn’t it?
This is an A.I. answer about the safety of hydrogen fuel.
While hydrogen fuel is highly flammable and can pose risks if not handled properly, it is generally considered safe when handled according to established safety protocols and regulations. It’s important to understand both the potential hazards and the safety measures associated with hydrogen to ensure its safe use.
Potential Hazards:
Flammability:
Hydrogen is highly flammable and can ignite easily, potentially leading to fires and explosions.
Invisible Flame:
Hydrogen flames are often difficult to see, which can make it challenging to detect leaks or fires.
Explosiveness:
Hydrogen can form explosive mixtures with air, particularly in enclosed spaces, increasing the risk of explosions if not handled properly.
Rapid Dissipation:
While hydrogen’s rapid dissipation can reduce the risk of ignition in open spaces, it can also lead to accumulation in confined areas, potentially creating a hazardous situation.
Hydrogen Embrittlement:
Hydrogen can weaken metal structures, potentially causing them to crack or fail under stress.
Frostbite:
Contact with liquid hydrogen can cause severe frostbite and tissue damage.
Safety Measures:
Proper Ventilation:
Adequate ventilation is crucial to prevent hydrogen from accumulating in confined spaces, minimizing the risk of explosions and asphyxiation.
Leak Detection:
Specialized leak detection equipment and procedures are necessary to identify and address leaks promptly.
Pressure Management:
Proper pressure management and control systems are essential to prevent over-pressurization and potential explosions.
Protective Gear:
Workers handling hydrogen should wear appropriate protective gear, including gloves and eye protection, to prevent frostbite and other injuries.
Training and Procedures:
Thorough training and established safety procedures are crucial for all personnel handling hydrogen.
Infrastructure Design:
Hydrogen storage and transportation infrastructure must be designed and maintained to the highest safety standards to minimize risks.
In Conclusion:
Hydrogen can be a safe and effective fuel source when handled with proper precautions and adhering to established safety protocols. Understanding the potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures are critical for mitigating risks associated with hydrogen fuel.
I do not know if the auto industry has adequately addressed all the hydrogen safety questions.
Lots of great inventions came from research/lab 'accidents'...
These “breakthroughs” never seem to pan out
How can hydrogen cost $1.50 per kilogram? Do you the scale on the ceiling?
CO2 is not a pollutant.
“In this case, the furnace was splitting methane into two valuable byproducts: hydrogen gas and solid carbon.”
Interesting development for the future of methane.
Not really that great.
Basically, we can just burn the Methane and get a lot more net energy that way, but that would release the “terrible” Co2.
If this is a byproduct of making steel or similar product, then maybe there is something good in this. Otherwise, it will take more energy to make the hydrogen, than we can get back burning the hydrogen.
Let’s face it, all the greenies and the media wishful thinking cannot defeat the second law of thermodynamics!
So yet another feel good project, design to waste energy to make it “green”!
Basically, we can just burn the Methane and get a lot more net energy that way, but that would release the “terrible” Co2.
The reason to convert methane to hydrogen and solid carbon is if you don’t want to release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Methane itself is a useful fuel, and is far easier to use and transport than hydrogen.
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It takes Legacy Energy, Coal, NG, Petroleum, Gasoline, or burning wood, to make “alternative energy”.
We need to use more so called “Climate destroying fuel”, making energy sources than we would use just using the fuel sources stated in my first paragraph. That includes the energy needed to make solar panels, concrete, Wind turbines or digging up rare earth metals, for electric STORING batteries.
the unasked question is how efficient is it. How many watts out are there for every watt in.