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Jet Engine Running on Hydrogen

On the jet engine fueled by hydrogen
In today's world, the change of energy, the advance of science and technology, and the increasing exploration of jet engines fueled by hydrogen.

Hydrogen is also a clean energy source. Its combustion only produces water, without all kinds of pollution harm, and is of great benefit to the environment. If a jet engine uses hydrogen as fuel, it can reduce the emission of exhaust gas and slow down the greenhouse effect. This is in line with the needs of the times and is a long-term solution.

If you want to make a jet engine run on hydrogen, there are also many problems. First, the storage of hydrogen is not easy. Hydrogen is gaseous under normal conditions, and the density is very small. To store enough hydrogen for the engine, you need high pressure or low temperature methods. Hydrogen storage at high pressure requires extremely high material and safety requirements for the container; hydrogen storage at low temperature requires a lot of energy consumption and complex technology. Second, the combustion characteristics of hydrogen are different from traditional fuel oil. Its ignition range is wide and the flame propagation speed is fast. A special combustion system is required to ensure stable and efficient combustion, otherwise it is easy to cause unstable engine performance.

However, scientific researchers are not afraid of difficulties. In the art of hydrogen storage, research new materials to increase the density of hydrogen storage and reduce safety risks; in the combustion system, repeated tests, optimized designs, and suitability for hydrogen combustion.

With time, if technological breakthroughs are made and jet engines can be realized using hydrogen as fuel, the field of aviation will usher in new changes. The voyage may be longer, the environmental burden is lighter, and the development of aviation will surely enter a new realm.