Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies in Maritime Transportation

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies in Maritime Transportation looks at the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly maritime industry. It explores how hydrogen can revolutionize marine propulsion and highlights innovations and solutions for greener energy, including onboard hydrogen production, hybrid energy systems, and advanced fuel cell technologies. The book also covers performance and environmental analysis techniques for fuel cell-powered marine vessels, different fuel options, regulatory and safety considerations, and port-based hydrogen infrastructure. It provides insights into developing hydrogen infrastructure at ports and harbors and the economic implications and ecological benefits of adopting green hydrogen in maritime transportation. This resource is a must-read for engineers, maritime professionals, researchers, and marine enthusiasts who want to stay up-to-date with the changing landscape of sustainable marine transportation.

• Provides guidelines on the design and modeling of fuel cell-powered marine vessels;
• Discusses hydrogen safety and storage options;
• Includes detailed case studies and life cycle assessments for hydrogen-fueled marine vehicles.

Chapter "Sustainable Waterborne Transportation with Hydrogen: An ecosystem approach to design" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.