Introduction to Hydrogen invites you to explore a rapidly expanding field with significant global impact. As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen is emerging as a key player, offering the potential to revolutionise energy systems. This course provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogen’s unique characteristics, its role as an energy carrier, and its environmental benefits. You’ll gain critical insights into the sustainability aspects of hydrogen and explore other relevant factors shaping its future. With the growing demand for clean energy solutions, expertise in hydrogen can open up new career opportunities and place you at the forefront of the green energy revolution. Join us to understand this transformative element and enhance your skills in a sector poised for growth.
Introduction to Hydrogen
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the fundamental properties of hydrogen in its various states.
- To describe hydrogen’s role and potential as a renewable energy carrier.
- To analyse the environmental benefits of hydrogen in the context of sustainability.
- To assess the impact of hydrogen on reducing carbon emissions worldwide.
- To explore the key variables affecting hydrogen’s energy efficiency.
- To identify challenges in hydrogen production and storage technologies.
- To assess the viability of hydrogen compared with traditional energy sources.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF HYDROGEN
History of hydrogen
Physical properties of hydrogen
Chemical properties of hydrogen
Natural or biogeochemical cycles
Thermodynamics of the reactions
UNIT 2. HYDROGEN AS AN ENERGY CARRIER
Hydrogen as an energy carrier
Regenerative systems (I)
Regenerative systems (II)
Regenerative systems (III)
Sources of hydrogen and primary energy
UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Hydrogen as an alternative energy source
The role of hydrogen on the planet
Environment and hydrogen (I)
Environment and hydrogen (II)
Carbon footprint and life cycle
UNIT 4. OTHER VARIABLES OF INTEREST
The hydrogen industry: past and present
The role of hydrogen in the climate
Hydrogen economy
Other technologies: Hydrogen Terminal Combustion Engines (HICE) and nuclear energy
Sun-hydrogen binomial
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