Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
1280365 | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Odorants have been proposed as a reliable, inexpensive means to enable leak detection for hydrogen systems and increase public safety. However, traditional odorants cause problems for fuel cell systems. This paper examines the use of odorants for fuel cell systems, including the hydrogen storage. Current odorants and potential odorants have negative impacts on fuel cell performance. Odorants also appear to be problematic for most of the advanced hydrogen storage options. If odorants are used, the odorants will probably need to be removed from the hydrogen prior to the storage medium. Current hydrogen detectors are more reliable than the odorant–human detection system and should provide increased safety.
Related Topics
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Authors
John P. Kopasz,