Forum 360: Hydrogen: Hope or Hype? 11 August 2021 23:30 - 12 August 2021 00:45

In the quest to reduce or eliminate aviation carbon emissions, hydrogen has emerged (again) as a potential solution. Hydrogen, when consumed in either a thermal engine or a fuel cell, produces carbon free exhaust. “Hydrogen can be produced from a variety of domestic resources, such as natural gas, nuclear power, biomass, and renewable power like solar and wind. These qualities make it an attractive fuel option for transportation and electricity generation applications.” (U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy). However, using hydrogen as an aviation fuel comes with significant challenges, including the need for large fuel tanks for storage, the energy required to create it, and the financial cost. Join our subject matter experts as they debate the promises and challenges of hydrogen as an aviation fuel.

This is a joint Propulsion and Energy/EATS session.

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