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Thermochemical Water Cracking Using Solar Heat

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Direct solar radiation is shown to be a potentially superior source of energy for the thermochemical production of hydrogen from water, especially in a regionally self-sufficient hydrogen economy. Its impact on chemical cycle selection, conversion efficiency, operating mode, plant siting, plant capacity, and product cost is compared with that of a nuclear heat source. Conceptual designs and development goals are suggested.

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  1. The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA

    C. J. Swet

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  1. Clean Energy Research Institute School of Engineering and Environmental Design, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA

    T. Nejat Veziroğlu (Director) (Director)

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Swet, C.J. (1975). Thermochemical Water Cracking Using Solar Heat. In: Veziroğlu, T.N. (eds) Hydrogen Energy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-2607-6_16

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