Assessment of The Potential Use of Hydrogen Fuel for Thermal Applications in Nepalese Industries
Date
2023-11
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I.O.E. Pulchowk Campus
Abstract
Global attention has shifted towards climate change and environmental impacts due to
carbon emissions. Efforts are made to reduce emissions and attend zero carbon
emissions by 2050 being in line with the Paris Agreement and implementing a green
economy. Hydrogen has taken the limelight that could change the energy sector and
replace fossil fuels. Nepal is expected to have surplus electricity by 2030. Green
Hydrogen can be produced from surplus electricity that can be used in various energyintensive
sectors and change the source of energy into green and renewable, limiting
the environmental damage. A promising approach has been taken to study the
assessment of green hydrogen in the industries of Nepal. However, the energy
consumption scenario is not known. Considering this, a linear study is carried out to
find the energy scenario in industries, and their fuel composition, and a systematic
model is created to predict the energy consumption pattern in the future using MAED
with the possibility of hydrogen penetration. Numerous field data from different types
of industries are taken to analyse and predict energy transition. This research works as
a stepping stone towards the applicability of hydrogen in industries of Nepal utilizing
the surplus electricity.
Description
Carbon emission with and without hydrogen penetration is calculated and the
hydropower capacity required is predicted in accordance to the electricity required for
the hydrogen production that could replace the conventional fossil fuel in different
rations in different years. The result obtained highlights the importance of hydrogen
application in the industries of Nepal which could limit the import of fossil fuel, carbon
emissions and energy dependency on foreign countries.
Keywords
Hydrogen Fuel,, Thermal Applications,, Industries