Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen fuel cells.

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  • Created by: Niki :)
  • Created on: 13-03-13 13:24

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Advantages

  • Takes place at a low temperature, so no nitrogen oxides are formed
  • Efficiency is almost 100%
  • Less reliance on oil imports
  • Safer than petrol or aviation fuel in an accident

Disadvantages

  • The water vapour produced is a greenhouse gas and adds to global warming
  • Producing hydrogen requires more energy than the fuel cell actually provides

Evaluation

The hydrogen cell may eventually become the everyday solution to the problem of less-efficient transportation, and may well be directed to use in aircraft and cars in the near future.

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