Review of research in the field of hydrogen production using renewable and low-potential energy sources

The process of producing hydrogen through the use of thermal energy has been studied economically, technologically and practically. Hydrogen is produced using natural gas by steam conversion of methane.

The methane is captured and enters the hydrogen cooking process. This process is performed by thermolysis of methane in a solar reactor at high temperatures. In this process, solar energy is a source of heat. Water is electrolyzed at a temperature of 700 to 1000 ° C in order to extract hydrogen from the water. Next, the methane is completely decomposed by cracking.

The methods of the hydrogen production process are compared. The application of this chemical element in industry as an energy carrier is described. The effectiveness of the industrial application of hydrogen using solar energy has been proven.

The aim of the study is to extract hydrogen using ion exchange membrane technology using a solar electrolyzer.

The scientific work was carried out using two methods: direct connection of the photovoltaic system to a hydrogen analyzer and indirect analysis of hydrogen using solar electrolysis. The solar electrolysis system includes arrays with solar cells and an automatic MRRT controller for maximum power search. A DC DC converter is used for stable roundthe-clock operation of the controller at maximum power. This converter supplies the analyzer with the required current. Solar-hydrogen power systems that use solar electrolysis contain water tanks. During the daytime, electrical energy is generated, which is further consumed by splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen. At night, the hydrogen stored in the tanks is used to generate electrical energy.

The method of direct connection to the analyzer is less effective than indirect analysis. The disadvantage of direct connection is the instability of sunlight during the day. The effectiveness of indirect analysis is expressed in the addition of potassium hydroxide. This increases the ionization of the electrolyte and, consequently, improves the flow of hydrogen.

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