Computational Analysis of Water as Alternative Fuel For Vehicles to Address Atmospheric Problems
Keywords:
Alternative Fuel,, Hydrogen Energy, Solar Electrolysis, Computational Modeling,, Sustainable Transportation,, Net Atmospheric Benefit FactorAbstract
One major factor contributing to environmental concerns like air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere remains the fossil fuels' reliance in the transportation sector. In this research, the researchers seek to determine the viability of water-based hydrogen as an alternate fuel source for public utility vehicles in Negros Oriental, Philippines. An Integrated Solar-Hydrogen Fuel System is designed and evaluated for this purpose. The study introduces new mathematical models called “Net Atmospheric Benefit Factor (NABF).” This factor has been designed to compute in a comprehensive manner all aspects of environmental, technological, and economic viability for this system. In a pilot test to replace a 10 jeepney fleet in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental in the Philippines, we compute in this research an NABF value well in excess of 1 based on real-world data provided by NASA and DOE standards. This makes it definitive proof in mathematical terms of a solar-based hydrogen system being a net positive factor in terms of environmental benefits for air quality in this region.
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