Topical Conference:
Hydrogen: Technology Advances for the Hydrogen Economy - TC
TC - Topical Sessions
Sponsored by the Nuclear Engineering Division (NED) and Research and Technology Committee (RANTC)
Topical Overview:
This topical explores transition to hydrogen as a primary fuel over the next 50 years and how it could fundamentally transform the U.S. energy system, creating opportunities to increase energy security through the use of a variety of domestic resources for hydrogen production and reducing environmental impacts of carbon dioxide emissions and pollutants in the atmosphere. President Bush, in his 2003 State of the Union address, noted that the U.S.was relying on scientists and engineers to overcome many of the obstacles to the hydrogen economy. Presently, the U.S. consumes 31% of the world's total oil production, yet possesses only 2% of the world's proven oil reserves. Petroleum imports supply more than 55% of U.S. domestic needs and these imports are projected to increase to more than 68% by 2025. We must reduce our dependence on foreign supplies of energy in a manner that is affordable and preserves environmental quality. This topical suggests accomplishing this by shifting to a hydrogen-based economy.
You Will Learn About:
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DOE’s new Hydrogen Program and the changes brought about by “The National Energy Policy”, The President’s Hydrogen Fuel Initiative, and The Energy Policy Act of 2005
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Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier (from nuclear, renewable and nonrenewable resources): High Volume Production Issues
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Hydrogen Storage Scenarios for Transportation Applications: progress on metal hydrides, chemical hydrides, and the carbon materials for hydrogen storage for transportation applications
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Fuel Cells: Conversion Technology of Choice for Hydrogen Production
Associated Events:
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2006 Spring Conference Hydrogen Topical Keynote - Steven G. Chalk, DOE Hydrogen Program Manager, Office of Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies
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Critical Issues Forum - Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Bodman invited - Sunday, April 23. Read more
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2006 Plenary Keynote Speaker - Dr. Michelle Michot Foss - Monday, April 24
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Fuels and Petrochemicals Award Ticketed Dinner - Monday, April 24, 6:00 PM, $45
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Gas Utilization Topical Ticketed Lunch - Tuesday, April 25, 12:15PM, $35
Topical Conference Proceedings:
A complete 2006 Spring Meeting Proceedings 2-volume CD-ROM set will be available for $90 at the conference and may be ordered in advance using the conference registration form. All submitted papers received prior to the pre-conference deadline will be included and where papers are not uploaded, paper proposal abstracts will be used.