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Enhancing and optimization of green Hydrogen mixtures in natural gas to optimize transportation, power, and economy

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Last updated: 01 Jan 2025

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The issue of fulfilling the growing worldwide energy demand while minimizing environmental consequences through the exploration of hydrogen fuel's potential as a sustainable energy solution. Hydrogen, produced through electrolysis, offers a promising way to decrease carbon emissions without contributing to climate change. The research considers the complexities of hydrogen transportation, recognizing the need for specialized infrastructure due to hydrogen's high diffusivity. The primary emphasis of the study revolves around incorporating hydrogen into the existing natural gas pipeline system as a financially viable option. The research utilizes tools like the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS) and design expert tools to identify the most suitable blend ratios of hydrogen and natural gas for secure and effective transportation. The analysis also evaluates the economic implications of different blend proportions, including the costs associated with modifying the infrastructure. Through computational analysis, the study quantifies the energy and cost requirements for compressing and transporting the gas blends, considering variables such as pipeline diameter, hydrogen injection ratio, and flow rate. The findings reveal that an optimal mix, comprising a 20% hydrogen injection rate, a flow rate of 616.459 million standard cubic feet per day, and a 36-inch pipeline diameter, results in the lowest energy use of 13831.097 HP and transportation cost of 314.673 million $/yr., with a desirability of 87.1%. This optimal configuration promotes a balanced approach to energy security, accessibility, and sustainability.

DOI

10.21608/ejchem.2024.279356.9513

Keywords

alternative fuels, economic challenges, Hydrogen injection ratios, Pipeline transmission optimization

Authors

First Name

Hassan

Last Name

Mustafa

MiddleName

M. M.

Affiliation

Mechanical Engineering Department, Engineering and Renewable Energy Research Institute, National Research Centre, Giza, Egypt.

Email

hassanabuhashish@gmail.com

City

Dokki

Orcid

0000-0002-1854-0481

First Name

Rozan

Last Name

Kamal

MiddleName

Mohamed

Affiliation

Chemical Engineering Department, Canal High Institute of Engineering and Technology, Suez, Egypt.

Email

rozanmohamed25494@gmail.com

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-

Orcid

0009-0005-1351-3176

First Name

Rehab

Last Name

Mohamed

MiddleName

Metwally

Affiliation

Chemical Engineering Department, Canal High Institute of Engineering and Technology, Suez, Egypt.

Email

re7abmetwally@yahoo.com

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-

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0000-0003-3987-1420

Volume

67

Article Issue

11

Related Issue

50157

Issue Date

2024-11-01

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2024-03-25

Publish Date

2024-11-01

Page Start

491

Page End

501

Print ISSN

0449-2285

Online ISSN

2357-0245

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/article_352617.html

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297

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Publication Title

Egyptian Journal of Chemistry

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https://ejchem.journals.ekb.eg/

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Enhancing and optimization of green Hydrogen mixtures in natural gas to optimize transportation, power, and economy

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30 Dec 2024