This report describes the work accomplished during a program to investigate the feasibility of converting wind energy to methane gas. The basic approach consists of using off-shore winds to drive generators which supply electricity to electrolysis cells. Electrolysis of distilled sea water produces hydrogen. Carbon dioxide is derived from underwater carbonate deposits. These gases are combined to form methane. The methane gas produced by the process can be used in existing natural gasburning equipment, thus conserving a valuable capital investment.


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    Title :

    Production of methane using offshore wind energy


    Additional title:

    Methanerzeugung mittels Offshore-Windkraft


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    79 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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