Hydrogen Generation through Thermochemical Processes
Hydrogen is a clean energy carrier. It is abundant on earth, but in combined form in several compounds, the most common being water. However, producing hydrogen from water is energy intensive. It is imperative to research methods to generate hydrogen from water in an energy efficient way.
OEC has taken initiative to work on development of thermochemical processes for decomposition of water utilizing waste nuclear and/or solar heat. From among various possible options, development of closed-loop Copper-Chlorine (Cu-Cl) and closed/ partially open-loop Iodine-Sulfur (I-S) cycles have been taken up under this project. The highest temperatures required for these processes are 550 oC and 900 oC, respectively.
This work is being pursued in collaboration with various academic and research institutes. This project has been divided into 11 sub-projects for the I-S cycle and 5 sub-projects for Cu-Cl cycle. IIT-Delhi, Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (BATU), Lonere & Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai have worked with OEC in this activity. Currently, ICT is working on development of laboratory scale engineering process using Cu-Cl cycle.
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