Abstract:

Hydrogen is seen as a viable fuel alternate and its development work is carried-out under two sects, viz., fuel cells and Hydrogen IC Engines. While the researches on Fuel cell technology have borne fruit through co-ordination and integration, Hydrogen IC Engine researches are isolated to discrete domains.

This paper is an analysis paper focusing on evaluation of Hydrogen as a fuel for IC Engine. Besides introducing Hydrogen as IC Engine fuel, the technical feasibilities of various technologies under research have been analyzed and a theoretical IC Engine working on Hydrogen has been evolved. The right combination of features of the engine has been selected through the available literature on this subject and expert opinions. The various areas analyzed include properties of Hydrogen, combustion properties of hydrogen, design and Modeling aspects of Hydrogen IC Engines. Further a discussion on various applications of this technology has been done. This work of analysis leaves openings for continuation as in the form of simulations and practical analyses.