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    This document provides information about hydrogen as a future source of energy. It discusses water electrolysis, which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The document profiles Luke Dalton, a mechanical engineer who works to improve the efficiency of electrolysis stack technology to increase hydrogen production for storage. In his role, Dalton works to design durable and reliable systems while lowering costs. The document promotes hydrogen as a non-fossil fuel source of energy and introduces students to the career of mechanical engineering.

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    Science NIE ACTIVITY Science Matters!

    is a series presented in

    MATTERS!
    collaboration with the Connecticut Academy of
    Science and Engineering and the Connecticut
    Science Center.
    For more information, visit www.courantnie.com
    … IN CONNECTICUT or call 860.241.3847.

    Hydrogen: The WORDS TO KNOW


    Future of Energy
    • Hydrogen - a colorless, odorless, flammable
    gas that combines chemically with oxygen to
    form water.
    By Luke T. Dalton
    Mechanical Engineer, Proton OnSite • Water Electrolysis - a process that uses electricity to
    split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
    • Electrolysis Stack – at the core of a water electrolysis
    When I was in college, there was a lot of excitement about how fuel cells could
    change the automotive and power distribution fields because they are more machine, the stack takes in water and electricity and
    efficient than the best combustion (fuel burning) processes. However, most of produces hydrogen and oxygen gases.
    the work being done with fuel cells still involved using fossil fuels (petroleum • Electrical Potential – the driving force for electric current,
    or natural gas). To me, that didn’t address the problem of the limited supply
    it is also important in making an electrochemical reaction
    of fossil fuels. I wanted to tackle this tough challenge, so I chose to work as a
    mechanical engineer in the field of hydrogen generation by water electrolysis.
    like electrolysis take place.
    This process does not require the use of fossil fuels. • Fuel Cell – a device that produces electricity from fuels,
    Proton Onsite is a world leader in hydrogen production technology. At work, especially hydrogen, more efficiently than a combustion
    my main goal is expanding the capability of our electrolysis stack technology, (fuel-burning) engine.
    including raising the output pressure of hydrogen (which makes the gas more
    compact for storage) and increasing the total hydrogen production rate. I
    also collaborate with the chemical engineers to improve the efficiency of
    the hydrogen generation process. Finding the right materials that balance
    competing requirements for temperature and strength, fluid compatibility and
    elevated electrical potential is a common challenge for mechanical engineers.
    While my main focus is in research and development for our future products, I
    also support efforts to make our current products more efficient, durable and
    reliable, all while decreasing overall lifetime costs, especially manufacturing and Who Am I…
    service costs.
    Mechanical Engineer:
    • Understands the principles in designing automobiles, aircraft,
    MEET THE SCIENTIST wind turbines, engines, and many machines that we rely on every day.
    Luke Dalton • Uses tools like computer-aided design (CAD) software to create
    In middle school, I played soccer and built radio-controlled cars. I loved the outdoors and visualize complex shapes in 3D.
    and taking apart mechanical things like toys and old clocks. In high school, I was • Education: A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or the related
    an avid mountain biker, which combined being outdoors and getting exercise with
    turning wrenches to repair and upgrade my bicycle. I also practiced Kung Fu which
    fields of aerospace engineering and civil engineering. A master’s degree
    helped develop the discipline and confidence to tackle tough challenges. In college, I deepens skills in advanced techniques for computational modeling and
    helped design and build a race car and drive it in a national competition. calculations.
    • Connecticut companies that employ mechanical engineers include: Proton
    For students who are blind, learning disabled or print challenged, visit CRIS Radio at
    http://www.chrisradio.org and click Kids On-Demand for a free audio version of Science Matters. OnSite, FuelCell Energy, all the companies of United Technologies, Colt, Kaman
    Aerospace, General Dynamics Electric Boat, and Stanley Black & Decker, and
    General Electric.
    Next Page: June 1st

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