Hydrogen Fuel Cell TechnologyWill it contribute to energy independence?Priyanka Khandelwal Abhishek Singh ChauhanAssi. Professor (10EUDEC005)ECE March 24, 2014JECRC UDML COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,JAIPUR

FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGYTechnology overviewHydrogen fuel developmentLaw, legislation, and administrative agency treatmenta

What is a Fuel Cell?A Fuel Cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce electricity, with water and heat as its by-product.

Why is Fuel Cell Technology Important?Since conversion of the fuel to energy takes place via an electrochemical process, not combustionIt is a clean, quiet and highly efficient process- two to three times more efficient than fuel burning.

Some eamples of FCVs

How does a Fuel Cell work?

Verious types of fuel cell

Various types of fuel cell

Importance of HydrogenHydrogen is a secondary energy resource, meaning it must be made from another fuelHydrogen can be produced from a wide variety of energy resources including:Fossil fuels, such as natural gas and coalNuclear energyRenewable resources, such as solar,water, wind and biomass

How can Fuel Cell technology be used?TransportationStationary Power StationsTelecommunicationsMicro Power

What are the benefits of Fuel Cell technology?Physical SecurityReliabilityEfficiencyEnvironmental BenefitsBattery Replacement/AlternativeMilitary Applications

ConclusionPromising technologyMost viable for niche market use in the near futureWidespread marketplace acceptance and use is still many years away

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