Was it used successfully and could it be applied to consumer use on a large scale?
No more than m-ethane does when human error is added to the mix. Should either of these fuels be used in their gaseous states on roadways?
Liquid gases of any kind have other dangers besides explosive capacities. Due to higher densities and extremely low temperatures LNG and liquified hydrogen can make metal brittle. NASA to date has been the largest user of hydrogen fuel.
I would think if any agency could master the use of hydrogen extraction and its use as a fuel in automobiles it would begin and end with NASA.
Hydrogen is much more accessible and in larger quantities in outer space and potentially a greater propulsion fuel to be captured and used while traveling in deep space. It is the one element emitted from Sol in large quantities.
I sincerely believe NASA is the only research facilities prepared in both infrastructure and expertise to do this necessary research.
Liquid gases of any kind have other dangers besides explosive capacities. Due to higher densities and extremely low temperatures LNG and liquified hydrogen can make metal brittle. NASA to date has been the largest user of hydrogen fuel.
I would think if any agency could master the use of hydrogen extraction and its use as a fuel in automobiles it would begin and end with NASA.
Hydrogen is much more accessible and in larger quantities in outer space and potentially a greater propulsion fuel to be captured and used while traveling in deep space. It is the one element emitted from Sol in large quantities.
I sincerely believe NASA is the only research facilities prepared in both infrastructure and expertise to do this necessary research.
Published: Friday, November 05, 2010, 11:02 AM
Updated: Friday, November 05, 2010, 11:11 AM
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (click title to entry - thank you) -- A potentially dangerous hydrogen gas leak cropped up as NASA fueled Discovery for liftoff Friday, resulting in yet another delay for the space shuttle's final voyage -- possibly until the end of the month.
It was the latest -- and most serious -- problem to hit NASA's oldest and most traveled shuttle over the past week.
Another attempt would not be made before Monday, NASA spokesman Allard Beutel said....
