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tsand2

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on: Jul 28, 2018
It is not possible to increase the efficiency of thermal power plants because of thermodynamics.
 
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Explain how it is that hydrogen-powered transportation is cleaner than other alternatives.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

There is certainly a limit imposed by thermodynamics, but actual efficiencies are
still considerably below the theoretical thermodynamic limit, so there is room for
improvement.

Answer to Question 2

Assuming that the hydrogen comes from renewable sources and not coal, the
combustion products are water (and some nitrogen oxides if it is burned in air). The levels
of pollutant are much, much lower than from any other combustion process.


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tsand2

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Reply #2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 28, 2018
Always glad to help...


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