This IQP covers the use of hydrogen as a fuel for the transportation infrastructure of the future. Specifically, it focuses on sources of energy for the generation of hydrogen. Ultimately, the conclusion is drawn that wind is superior to natural gas for this purpose. This conclusion is based on financial, environmental, and safety criteria. Much of the paper is devoted to the specifics of how eIectrical energy is generated from wind and how to optimally construct an electrical generation facility for the production of hydrogen.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Walton, Blair Robert
• Michaels, Nathan Bradley

Subject

• Environment
• Infrastructure
• Energy
• Sustainability
• Innovation

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D119I

Keyword

• Fuel cells

Advisor

• Savilonis, Brian James

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-02-02