Low-Emissions Hydrogen Production
The course introduces hydrogen and its potential as a key energy vector, focusing on the comparison of various production pathways and technologies.
Learning Objectives
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen's properties and its potential as an energy vector
- Explore the history of hydrogen energy and its early applications
- Analyze the current landscape and future trends in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production
- Recognize hydrogen's critical role in global decarbonization strategies and the transition to renewable energy
- Understand the hydrogen color system and the carbon-intensity classification methods
- Examine the primary hydrogen production technologies, including fossil-fuel-based methods with CCUS or pyrolysis, waste-to-hydrogen processes, and water electrolysis
- Gain knowledge of the key characteristics, components, and operational principles of Alkaline, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM), and Solid Oxide Electrolysis (SOEC) technologies
- Evaluate the emission intensities, cost-competitiveness, and water consumption profiles of various hydrogen production technologies
Course Syllabus (5 modules, 61 lessons, 34 figures, 5 quizzes)
1. Introduction to Hydrogen Energy 1.1 The Global Call for Alternative Green Energy Technologies, 1.2 The Element Hydrogen, 1.3 A Brief History of Hydrogen Production and Usage, 1.4 Current Status of the Hydrogen Market, 1.4.1 Environmental Impact, 1.4.2 Production and Distribution, 1.4.3 Future Developments of Low-Emissions and Renewable Hydrogen Production
2. The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition 2.1 The Rising Share of Renewable Energy, 2.2 The Challenges and Limitations of Direct Electrification, 2.2.1 Challenges of Storing and Transporting Electricity, 2.2.2 Addressing the Intermittency of Renewable Energy, 2.3 The Key Role of Hydrogen Energy in Decarbonization
3. Classification of the Pathways to Hydrogen Production 3.1 Introduction to the Hydrogen Color System, 3.1.1 Brown and Black Hydrogen, 3.1.2 Grey Hydrogen, 3.1.3 Blue Hydrogen, 3.1.4 Turquoise Hydrogen, 3.1.5 Green Hydrogen, 3.1.6 Pink Hydrogen, 3.2 The Carbon-Intensity Method, 3.3 The Need for a Hydrogen Guarantee of Origin
4. Low-Emissions and Renewable Hydrogen Production Technologies 4.1 Introduction to the Hydrogen Production Pathways, 4.2 Hydrogen Production from Fossil Fuels with CCUS, 4.2.1 Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), 4.2.2 Partial Oxidation (POx), 4.2.3 Autothermal Reforming (ATR), 4.2.4 Market Outlook for Hydrogen Production from Fossil Fuels with CCUS, 4.3 Methane Pyrolysis, 4.4 Propane Pyrolysis, 4.5 Biowaste-to-Hydrogen, 4.6 Non-Biological Waste-to-Hydrogen, 4.7 Water Electrolysis, 4.7.1 Low-Temperature and High-Temperature Water Electrolysis, 4.7.2 Alkaline Water Electrolysis, 4.7.3 Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Water Electrolysis, 4.7.4 Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Water Electrolysis, 4.7.5 Solid Oxide Water Electrolysis, 4.7.6 Comparison of Different Water Electrolysis Technologies, 4.7.7 Advantages of Water Electrolysis with Renewable Energy, 4.7.8 Market Outlook of Hydrogen Production from Water Electrolysis, 4.7.9 Electrolyser Technology Manufacturing, 4.8 Solar Thermochemical Hydrogen Production, 4.9 Natural Hydrogen
5. Comparison of Hydrogen Production Technologies 5.1 Emission Intensities of Hydrogen Production Technologies, 5.1.1 Fossil Fuels without CCUS, 5.1.2 Fossil Fuels with CCUS, 5.1.3 Water Electrolysis, 5.1.4 Biomass, 5.1.5 Potential Impact of Hydrogen Leakage, 5.2 Cost Comparison of Hydrogen Production Technologies, 5.2.1 Fossil Fuels to Hydrogen, 5.2.2 Solar and Wind to Hydrogen, 5.2.3 Nuclear to Hydrogen, 5.2.3 Natural Hydrogen, 5.2.1 Electrolyser Costs, 5.3 Water Consumption of Hydrogen Production Technologies
General Information
Level: Beginner
Duration: Self-paced course. Estimated overall duration 6 hours.
Language: English
Certificate: Course completion certificate.
