Electrochemical Production of Hydrogen

Electrochemical production of hydrogen from water
Presented by:
Heba A. Alsabagh Hiba M. Maghayreh Hiba N. Abu Zaghleh Sahar M. Alissa

University of Jordan Faculty of Engineering & Technology Department of Chemical Engineering

Supervised by:
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Dr. Hatem Alsyouri

December, 2011

Chapters:
Introduction Literature Survey
Process Selection and Design Process Description Material and Energy Balances Design
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Chapters:
 Feasibility Study and Economic Analysis  Control strategy
 Plant Layout and Site  Safety and Environmental Aspects  Conclusion and Recommendation

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Introduction
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Introduction
The goal of this project is to study the process of electrochemical production of hydrogen gas in a renewable way. Hydrogen is the simplest element known to exist. Hydrogen has the highest energy content of any common fuel by weight, but the lowest energy content by volume.

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Introduction
Industrial hydrogen currently produced at over 41 million tons/yr with 80% of production coming from the steam reforming of natural gas; however pollution and emission from fossil fuel already become a serious environmental issue.

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Literature Survey
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Literature Survey
Hydrogen Production: Hydrogen, which does not exist alone in nature, can be produced from a variety of feed stocks.

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Literature Survey
Hydrogen Production:

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Literature Survey
Hydrogen Production:  Water Electrolysis:

Electrolysis is an electrochemical process in which electrical energy is the driving force of chemical reactions. Substances are decomposed, by passing a current through them. .

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Literature Survey
Hydrogen Applications: Ammonia Production

Oil Refining Other Industrial Uses of H2 Metals. Chemicals. Pharmaceuticals. Electronics.

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Process Selection and Design

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Process Selection and Design
According to the electrolyte used for electricity conduction in the