Feasibility of an energy conversion system in Canada involving large-scale integrated hydrogen production using solid fuels

Gnanapragasam, Nirmal V.; Reddy, Bale V.; Rosen, Marc A.

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2009.10.047

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“…In the latter case, they contrast and compare that technology based on sustainability with a conventional gas-fired system. Also, Gnanapragasam et al (2011) investigated the sustainability of an energy conversion system in a country involving large-scale integrated hydrogen production using solid fuels, while Evans et al (2009) assessed sustainability indicators for renewable energy technologies.…”

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Sustainable Development: A Vital Quest

Rosen

2017

European Journal of Sustainable Development Research

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A high-level overview of the discipline of sustainable development is presented, aimed at providing the context and setting for research on and applications of sustainable development, in this lead article to a new journal. The status of sustainable development and its progress are described, as are challenges and needs that may impact its development. Definitions of sustainable development and its interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary dimensions are discussed and contrasted with single-discipline approaches. Examples of interpretations and needs for sustainable development are provided from such fields as energy, resource management, and engineering. Attitudes towards sustainable development are investigated, as is progress. Finally, an illustrative case study is described of a large sustainable development initiative, comprised of several integrated measures and activities.

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Sustainable Development: A Vital Quest

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2017

European Journal of Sustainable Development Research

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“…[4,5] The Chemical-looping reforming (CLR) process was a new technology for synthesis gas (H 2 and CO) production from natural gas and light hydrocarbons by using lattice oxygen instead of molecular oxygen, which was a POM process, essentially. This new technology was presented by Mattisson and Lyngfelt.…”

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Chemical‐Looping Reforming of Methane Using Iron Based Oxygen Carrier Modified with Low Content Nickel

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Chin. J. Chem.

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modified by low content of Ni (below 2% in weight) oxygen carriers were prepared by mechanical mixing and impregnation method. The synthesized oxygen carriers were characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), BET-surface area and temperature programmed reduction (TPR). Besides, redox cyclic reactivity and the performance of chemical looping reforming of methane of the oxygen carriers were studied in a thermal gravimetrical analysis (TGA) and fixed bed at 850 ℃. It was observed that the redox reactivity of the oxygen carriers is improved by Ni addition because synergic effect may occur between NiO and Fe 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 to form NiFe 2 O 4 and NiAl 2 O 4 spinel phases. However, the improvement was not apparent as Ni addition reached 1 wt% or more because more nickel loaded resulted in methane decomposition into H 2 and carbon leading to carbon deposition. The SEM and BET analysis showed that NiFe 2 O 4 and NiAl 2 O 4 particles dispersed into the pores of the Fe 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 particles in the course of preparation. In addition, the resistance to sintering of the modified samples increased with the Ni addition increasing. The results of successive redox cycles showed that the Ni modified Fe 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 oxygen carriers have good regenerability. With integration of reactivity and carbon deposition, the content 1.04 wt% of nickel doping was an optimal amount in the three modified samples.

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“…The extension of systems engineering for sustainable development is described [35]. Much research has been devoted to improving the sustainability of energy processes and utilization [5,6,36], e.g., a methodology has been proposed for evaluating the sustainability of a national energy conversion system and applied to Canada [37,38], while sustainability aspects have been investigated for energy conversion in urban electric trains [39]. Applications of sustainable practices to large-scale engineering operations have also been reported, e.g., sustainable development of the Red-Mediterranean-Dead Seas Canal project has been examined [40].…”

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Engineering Sustainability: A Technical Approach to Sustainability

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2012

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Sustainability is a critically important goal for human activity and development. Sustainability in the area of engineering is of great importance to any plans for overall sustainability given 1) the pervasiveness of engineering activities in societies, 2) their importance in economic development and living standards, and 3) the significant impacts that engineering processes and systems have had, and continue to have, on the environment. Many factors that need to be considered and appropriately addressed in moving towards engineering sustainability are examined in this article. These include appropriate selection of resources bearing in mind sustainability criteria, the use of sustainable engineering processes, enhancement of the efficiency of engineering processes and resource use, and a holistic adoption of environmental stewardship in engineering activities. In addition, other key sustainability measures are addressed, such as economics, equity, land use, lifestyle, sociopolitical factors and population. Conclusions are provided related both to pathways for engineering sustainability and to the broader ultimate objective of sustainability.

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Feasibility of an energy conversion system in Canada involving large-scale integrated hydrogen production using solid fuels

Cited by 36 publications

References 34 publications

Sustainable Development: A Vital Quest

Sustainable Development: A Vital Quest

Chemical‐Looping Reforming of Methane Using Iron Based Oxygen Carrier Modified with Low Content Nickel

Engineering Sustainability: A Technical Approach to Sustainability

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