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This paper proposes a solution to address the challenges of high storage and transport costs associated with using hydrogen ( H 2 ) as an energy source. It suggests utilizing ammonia ( N H 3 ) as a hydrogen carrier to produce H 2 onsite for hydrogen gas turbines. N H 3 offers higher volumetric hydrogen density compared to liquid H 2 , potentially reducing shipping costs by 40%. The process involves N H 3 pyrolysis, which utilizes the heat waste from exhaust gas generated by gas turbines to produce H 2 and nitrogen ( N 2 ). Numerical simulations were conducted to design and understand the behaviour of the heat recapture N H 3 decomposition system. The design considerations included the concept of the number of transfer units and heat exchanger efficiency, achieving a heat recapture system efficiency of up to 91%. The simulation of N H 3 decomposition was performed using ANSYS, a commercial simulation software, considering wall surface reactions, turbulent flow, and chemical reaction. Parameters such as activation energy and pre-exponential factor were provided by a study utilizing a nickel wire for N H 3 decomposition experiments. The conversion of N H 3 reached up to 94% via a nickel-based catalyst within a temperature range of 823 K to 923 K which is the exhaust gas temperature range. Various factors were considered to compare the efficiency of the system, including the mass flow of N H 3 , operating gauge pressure, mass flow of exhaust gas, among others. Result showed that pressure would not affect the conversion of N H 3 at temperatures above 800 K, thus a lower amount of energy is required for a compression purpose in this approach. The conversion is maintained at 94% to 97% when lower activation energy is applied via a ruthenium-based catalyst. Overall, this study showed the feasibility of utilizing convective heat transfer from exhaust gas in hydrogen production by N H 3 pyrolysis, and this will further enhance the development of N H 3 as the potential H 2 carrier for onsite production in hydrogen power generation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the application of thermoelectric power generation devices in conjunction with cold chain logistics transport vehicles, focusing on their efficiency and performance. Our experimental results highlight the impact of thermoelectric module characteristics, such as thermal conductivity and the filling thickness of copper foam, on the energy utilization efficiency of the system. The specific experimental setup involved a simulated logistics cold chain transport vehicle exhaust waste heat recovery thermoelectric power generation system, consisting of a high-temperature exhaust heat exchanger channel and two side cooling water tanks. Thermoelectric modules (TEMs) were installed between the heat exchanger and the water tanks to use the temperature difference and convert heat energy into electrical energy. The analysis demonstrates that using high-performance thermoelectric modules with a lower thermal conductivity results in better utilization of the temperature difference for power generation. Additionally, the insertion of porous metal copper foam within the heat exchanger channel enhances convective heat transfer, leading to an improved performance. Furthermore, the study examines the concepts of exergy and entropy generation, providing insights into the system energy conversion processes and efficiency. Overall, this research offers valuable insights for optimizing the design and operation of thermoelectric generators in cold chain logistics transport vehicles to enhance energy utilization and sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]