Technologies of Hydrogen Transportation

Y. A. Annaas

doi:10.64516/jkes8t89

Authors

Y. A. Annaas Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64516/jkes8t89

Keywords:

sustainable, cryogenic, compression, liquefaction, hydrogen carrier

Abstract

Hydrogen transportation regardless of its state refers to the movement of hydrogen from a production site to end-user(s) or storage facilities. It is a crucial feature of hydrogen economy. Albeit not thoroughly, this paper delves into different aspects, challenges and advancements of hydrogen transportation technologies including gaseous hydrogen transportation, liquid hydrogen transportation and hydrogen carriers transportation. Although technologies scrutinized have been found satisfactory and capable to transport hydrogen, efficiently; to an extent, issues of high cost, safety risks, use of special equipment and impracticalities, to mention a few, are almost features of each technology. Hence, it may be permissible to conclude that safe, cost-effective, efficient, large-scale hydrogen transportation may still be elusive.

Author Biography

Y. A. Annaas

The Libyan Centre for Solar Energy Research and Studies, Research Institute, The Libyan Authority for Scientific Research, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Tripoli, Libya.

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