System, method and apparatus for widespread commercialization of hydrogen as a carbon-free alternative fuel source
US9493223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 4, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6906
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for efficiently transporting hydrogen from where it can be economically made to where it is most needed using specially designed airships. Technologies such as geothermal, wind, solar, wave tidal or hydropower can be used to generate electricity in-situ or very near to the primary energy sources. This electricity can then be used to produce hydrogen directly from water through various methods known in the art. Hydrogen can be delivered from the place where it is produced to the place where it is needed using an airship. The hydrogen can provide propulsion energy and serve ancillary needs. In other embodiments of the invention, the airship of the present invention can be used to dramatically reduce the cost of transportation of freight, the cost of passenger transportation, and to save on the area required for landing at the points of loading/unloading and embarkation/debarkation.
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