Comparative analysis of hydrogen production, accumulation, distribution, and storage systems

Abstract

The global energy demand in the world continues to grow and environmental pollution caused by fossil fuels becomes increasingly serious, the development and utilization of new energy sources has become a hot topic of global concern. The development and utilization of new energy sources is one such possible solution, which can provide clean, renewable energy and thus reduce the impact on the environment. Hydrogen, as a clean, productive, carbon-free secondary energy source, has the potential to be used as a fuel and essential substance for different fields such as heating, transportation, industry, and power generation. As the international community strives to achieve a shift toward a more eco-conscious and sustainable future, hydrogen has received extensive research and attention due to its abundant resources and environmentally friendly properties. The main objective of this study was to describe and comparatively analyze the efficient production, accumulation, distribution and storage of hydrogen. Today the production of hydrogen is centered on the creation or extraction of hydrogen from primary energy sources. The accumulation of hydrogen involves the preservation of surplus hydrogen for subsequent utilization. The distribution of hydrogen encompasses the conveyance and delivery of hydrogen. The storage systems for hydrogen pertain to the technologies and infrastructure employed to retain hydrogen for future deployment. In complex, these constituents establish a comprehensive hydrogen value chain that facilitates the generation, preservation, and distribution of hydrogen as a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solution. Keywords: comparative analysis, hydrogen, production, accumulation, distribution, storage systems.