Ammonia as a Fuel

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Transition
April 27, 2023

Ammonia can be used as a fuel. It has a high energy content per unit of mass, and when burned, it produces only water and nitrogen gas as byproducts, which makes it an attractive alternative to fossil fuels.

Ammonia can be used directly as a fuel in internal combustion engines, gas turbines, and fuel cells. It can also be used as a hydrogen carrier, meaning it can be used to store and transport hydrogen for use in fuel cells or other applications.

One challenge in using ammonia as a fuel is that it requires specific handling and storage considerations due to its corrosive properties and toxicity. Additionally, there is currently limited infrastructure for producing, storing, and distributing ammonia as a fuel compared to fossil fuels, which can make it more difficult to implement on a large scale.

However, there is growing interest in using ammonia as a fuel due to its potential as a low-carbon alternative, and research and development efforts are underway to address the technical and infrastructure challenges.

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