Invertis Journals of Renewable Energy

Ankit Thakker ¹, Harshit Mehta ¹, Brijesh Nayak ¹, Prerna Goswami ², M. A. K. Kerawalla ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, IN
2 Department of General Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019, IN

Abstract

A fuel cell is a device used to convert chemical energy obtained from a fuel to electrical energy via a chemical reaction. These fuel cells when coupled with other sources of power can provide a system providing power for longer durations and of high efficiency. These fuel cells take into account not only the aspects concerned with thermal and electrical efficiencies but also the reduction in emission of pollutants. Hybrid fuel cells find tremendous applications in vehicles, telecommunications and a variety of industrial processes where clean sources of power are required. Here we present a review of the latest research in the field of hybrid fuel cells involved in generation of power and the applications of these fuel cells in science, modern engineering and technology. This paper can be referenced as a review on the applications and advantages of a hybrid fuel cell based power system as a clean and efficient source of power.

Keywords

Hybrid Fuel Cells, Applications, Power Management, Hybrid Vehicles, Efficiency.

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Prerna Goswami ¹, S. P. Deshmukh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of General Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai, IN

Abstract

Oceans cover almost 71% surface of earth. Waves carry enormous amount of energy within them. Tides generated due to gravitational force between earth and moon and partly between earth and sun help in generating high heads of water to harness pollution free energy. Due to high cost of generation and lack of enough research, this sustainable source of energy has not been fully exploited yet. Although the technology used in harnessing marine energy is considered as a threat to aquatic life, but suitable methods and focused research in this area can lead to take advantage of this abundant source of renewable energy. This will not only reduce the cost of generation but will have a great impact on reducing carbon foot-prints all around the world. This review paper discusses an overview of Ocean Energy in the world and its potential in India. It also discusses various impacts of marine energy technology on marine environment and its habitat. Wind energy is the maximum exploited source of renewable energy and solar energy is increasing its share with time in India. Tidal and ocean energy is still in experimentation stage. Inclusion of this source of green and sustainable energy can help India achieve its target of environmental obligation of reducing carbon foot-prints.

Keywords

Marine Current Turbine, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator, Sustainable Energy, Ocean Energy, Tidal Generation.

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