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Hydrogen fuel for underground mining machinery

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OSTI ID:5789355

A hydrogen engine-fuel system is being developed as an alternative for powering underground mining machinery. A diesel was converted to a spark-ignited hydrogen engine and operated with a metal hydride, solid-state hydrogen storage system. Performance and emissions data show that hydrogen can be used as an ultralow emission fuel for underground mining. A special method of fuel control has overcome abnormal combustion problems frequently experienced with hydrogen fuel.

OSTI ID:
5789355
Report Number(s):
TP-840233
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English