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Homework Assignments and Class Project
Homework
Homework #1 - Energy and Fuel Cell Fundamentals - Due October 27, 2004
Project Description
Investigate and analyze one feedstock for use in a hydrogen pathway and a non-hydrogen pathway.
Students work in groups of 2-3
Look at particular feedstocks /energy resources that can be used for hydrogen production.
Analyze two separate pathways for this feedstock
One pathway should include hydrogen production for transportation purposes.
The other should be a non-hydrogen pathway (e.g. electricity production).
The goal is to investigate alternate uses for a given feedstock and compare the tradeoffs (economic, engineering and environmental) for the hydrogen use versus the other.
Research technologies for various components of the pathway and try to make an assessment of the overall efficiency of the process from well-to-tank.
Use H2A and other analyses to determine economic costs associated with hydrogen production in this pathway.
Indicate life-cycle emissions for pathway
Investigate the costs of environmental benefits
Issue report and class presentation
Groups and topics will be determined shortly.
An updated version of the project is described in this project description document.
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