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> ”Liquefaction is the way. We already do it for natural gas (LNG), we just need to build similar infrastructure for LH2.” It take a lot more energy to liquify
by Reason077 4y ago
> ”Liquefaction is the way. We already do it for natural gas (LNG), we just need to build similar infrastructure for LH2.”
It take a lot more energy to liquify hydrogen compared to natural gas. At least 10 kWh per kg. And storing/transporting it is expensive: you need to maintain cryogenic (-253 deg C) conditions.
Even the Space industry has given up on LH2 in favour of liquid CH4, partly due to all the costs and difficulties in handling it.
- ncmncm 4y agoAs the cost of top-line energy production falls, so does worry over inefficiencies.