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LASL thermochemical hydrogen program status on October 31, 1977. [Cycles using sulfuric acid as an intermdiate]

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OSTI ID:5445976

The LASL Hydrogen Program is continuing its investigation of practical schemes to decompose water thermochemically for hydrogen production. Efforts were and are being devoted to process improvements in cycles that use sulfuric acid as an intermediate. Sulfuric acid-hydrogen bromide cycles are being studied as a means of overcoming the heat penalty in drying acid solutions. An alternate approach involves the use of insoluble bismuth sulfate that is precipitated from acid solution. Preliminary energy balances indicate a significant increase in cycle efficiency for both these options.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N.Mex. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
5445976
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-77-2507; CONF-771128-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English