Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia

Increasing the proportion of clean energy within the energy structure is a crucial strategy for achieving energy transformation. Hydrogen and ammonia, as leaders in clean energy technologies, have garnered significant global attention. The combination of hydrogen and ammonia has emerged as a novel f...

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Main Authors: Zilong Zhang, Zhaotong Zhang, Yuqi Zhou, Yujie Ouyang, Jiangtao Sun, Jing Zhang, Bin Li, Dan Zhang, Yongxu Wang, Jian Yao, Huadao Xing, Lifeng Xie
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2526
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author Zilong Zhang
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Dan Zhang
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Lifeng Xie
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description Increasing the proportion of clean energy within the energy structure is a crucial strategy for achieving energy transformation. Hydrogen and ammonia, as leaders in clean energy technologies, have garnered significant global attention. The combination of hydrogen and ammonia has emerged as a novel form of energy storage, transportation, and conversion; however, the safety aspects of their application process warrant closer attention. Research on hydrogen safety has been conducted extensively, with particular focus on the leakage, diffusion, combustion, and explosion processes. Both theoretical research and engineering applications have advanced significantly. In particular, hydrogen detection technology, primarily based on electrical measurement, has matured considerably, while schlieren imaging-based flow field visualization technology is progressing steadily. In contrast, safety research concerning ammonia remains in its early stages. Research on the leakage and diffusion characteristics of ammonia predominantly focuses on liquid ammonia, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications. Studies on the combustion and explosion characteristics of ammonia primarily address flame parameters and the combustion development laws. Ammonia serves as an efficient hydrogen storage medium. The conversion process involving hydrogen and ammonia will occur simultaneously in both time and space. Current research has not adequately addressed the safety concerns associated with the application process of hydrogen–ammonia mixtures. Future research on the safety of hydrogen–ammonia application processes should focus on the diffusion characteristics and combustion and explosion behaviors, as well as the development of electrical measurement detection technologies and optical flow field visualization techniques for hydrogen–ammonia mixtures.
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spelling doaj-art-847f2a56048b4a4094c8a0d6e34ddbe32025-08-20T03:47:49ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-05-011810252610.3390/en18102526Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and AmmoniaZilong Zhang0Zhaotong Zhang1Yuqi Zhou2Yujie Ouyang3Jiangtao Sun4Jing Zhang5Bin Li6Dan Zhang7Yongxu Wang8Jian Yao9Huadao Xing10Lifeng Xie11School of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaGraduate School of Technology Management, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17104, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of KoreaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaSchool of Safety Science and Engineering (School of Emergency Management), Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, ChinaIncreasing the proportion of clean energy within the energy structure is a crucial strategy for achieving energy transformation. Hydrogen and ammonia, as leaders in clean energy technologies, have garnered significant global attention. The combination of hydrogen and ammonia has emerged as a novel form of energy storage, transportation, and conversion; however, the safety aspects of their application process warrant closer attention. Research on hydrogen safety has been conducted extensively, with particular focus on the leakage, diffusion, combustion, and explosion processes. Both theoretical research and engineering applications have advanced significantly. In particular, hydrogen detection technology, primarily based on electrical measurement, has matured considerably, while schlieren imaging-based flow field visualization technology is progressing steadily. In contrast, safety research concerning ammonia remains in its early stages. Research on the leakage and diffusion characteristics of ammonia predominantly focuses on liquid ammonia, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications. Studies on the combustion and explosion characteristics of ammonia primarily address flame parameters and the combustion development laws. Ammonia serves as an efficient hydrogen storage medium. The conversion process involving hydrogen and ammonia will occur simultaneously in both time and space. Current research has not adequately addressed the safety concerns associated with the application process of hydrogen–ammonia mixtures. Future research on the safety of hydrogen–ammonia application processes should focus on the diffusion characteristics and combustion and explosion behaviors, as well as the development of electrical measurement detection technologies and optical flow field visualization techniques for hydrogen–ammonia mixtures.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2526green hydrogen energyammoniastorage and transportationleakage and diffusionconcentration detectionflow field visualization
spellingShingle Zilong Zhang
Zhaotong Zhang
Yuqi Zhou
Yujie Ouyang
Jiangtao Sun
Jing Zhang
Bin Li
Dan Zhang
Yongxu Wang
Jian Yao
Huadao Xing
Lifeng Xie
Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
Energies
green hydrogen energy
ammonia
storage and transportation
leakage and diffusion
concentration detection
flow field visualization
title Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
title_full Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
title_fullStr Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
title_full_unstemmed Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
title_short Review of the Diffusion Process, Explosion Mechanism, and Detection Technology of Hydrogen and Ammonia
title_sort review of the diffusion process explosion mechanism and detection technology of hydrogen and ammonia
topic green hydrogen energy
ammonia
storage and transportation
leakage and diffusion
concentration detection
flow field visualization
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/10/2526
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