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Essay / Hydrogen as an Alternative Fuel Research Paper - 894
Hydrogen as an Alternative FuelTransport exporters are looking for alternative ways to maintain human mobility. Gasoline is widely used in motor vehicles. Besides gasoline, there is another alternative fuel such as E85, natural gas, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, propane is used as an alternative fuel to reduce the dependence on gasoline. Car manufacturers are investing a billion dollars in research into alternative fuels. Fuel cells could therefore constitute a potential candidate for an alternative fuel. As for the fuel cell, the hydrogen cell is coming to the forefront. This article will explain why the hydrogen fuel cell is considered a future alternative fuel for the vehicle. The fuel cell is a form of electrochemical energy conversion device that produces electricity through a chemical response. Each fuel has two electrodes, one called anode which produces a positive charge and the other called cathode which produces a negative charge. Hydrogen is a type of fuel cell. Hydrogen reacts with oxygen and produces electricity. After the reaction, the hydrogen fuel cell produces harmful by-product water. The hydrogen cell has a proton exchange membrane. According to American history.edu, the hydrogen cell enters the fuel cell as the anode of the hydrogen tank. Later it was ionized, it carries a positive charge and a negative charge produces a current which is used to operate the device. Oxygen enters the cell as a cathode from the air and picks up an electron from the hydrogen and combines with the hydrogen to produce water as a byproduct. The fuel cell generates electricity as long as hydrogen and oxygen are supplied. There are different types of fuel cells such as alkaline, molten carbonate (MCFC), phosphoric acid (PAFC), proton exchange membrane (PEM) and solid fuel cells.... ... middle of paper. .....aggressor of any form of accident. The fuel cells and battery pack are isolated and placed separately in the vehicle. They use orange colored wire to easily identify as a high voltage power wire. The world is looking for alternative ways to reduce the reliability of petroleum-based fuel. The environment and public health are considered an important aspect of the search for alternative fuels. The state of California has already introduced hydrogen vehicles on the road. The fuel cell vehicle is considered a zero-emission vehicle. It only creates water as a by-product, so no worries about emitting gases harmful to the environment. Hydrogen is also considered a renewable energy source because it produces water, this water could be a potential source of hydrogen gas. Fuel cells could be the next generation fuel for modern high-tech vehicles.