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H2A Case Study: Future Central Nuclear

Project Summary

Full Title: H2A Case Study: Longer-Term (2020-2030) Advanced Nuclear Energy - High Temperature (Steam) Electrolysis
Project ID: 237
Principal Investigator: Dan Mears
Keywords: Hydrogen production; nuclear; electrolysis; water

Purpose

The purpose of this analysis was to analyze the technical and economic aspects of a process for production of hydrogen from the high-temperature electrolysis of water using advance nuclear technology.

Performer

Principal Investigator: Dan Mears
Organization:Technology Insights
Address:6540 Lusk Blvd., Suite C-102
San Diego, CA 92121
Telephone:858-455-9500
Email:mears@ti-sd.com

Sponsor(s)

Name:Fred Joseck
Organization:DOE/EERE/HFCIT
Telephone:202-586-7932
Email:Fred.Joseck@ee.doe.gov

Period of Performance

Start: September 2005
End: May 2008

Project Description

Type of Project: Analysis
Category: Hydrogen Fuel Pathways
Methodology/Approach: H2A's discounted cash flow model is used herein to calculate a levelized hydrogen price that yields prescribed internal rate of return over a prescribed analysis period.
Models Used: H2A Production Model
Timeframe Studied: 2020 - 2030

Products/Deliverables

 

  • Description: Spreadsheet Analysis
    Publication Title: Longer-Term (2020-2030) Advanced Nuclear Energy - High Temperature (Steam) Electrolysis
    Publisher: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
    Author Name(s): Steward, Darlene
    http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/h2a_prod_studies.html
    Publication Date: May 2008
Notes/Comments: The systems examined are based on the application of an advanced nuclear plant providing high efficiency electric power and high temperature (steam) to a central high temperature electrolysis (HTE) plant. HTE operation and performance is modeled on the design being developed by Idaho National Laboratory (INL) including published pilot-scale plant parameters (Refs 3-5).


Date Last Updated: 10/01/2008