I. Industrial Sector
(1)Chemical Synthesis: In chemical production, it is used to synthesize important chemical raw materials such as ammonia and methanol, providing hydrogen sources for related industries.
(2)Metal Processing: During the smelting and processing of metals, it is utilized in processes like metal reduction and heat treatment to enhance the quality and performance of metals.
II. Energy Sector
(1)Grid Energy Storage: Excess electrical energy from the power grid can be converted into hydrogen for storage. During peak electricity demand periods, the stored hydrogen can be converted back into electricity through means such as fuel cells, achieving peak shaving and valley filling of the power grid and improving its operational stability and flexibility.
(2)Distributed Energy Systems: Combined with renewable energy generation devices like solar and wind power, it helps construct distributed energy systems, addressing the intermittency and instability issues of renewable energy generation and ensuring a stable energy supply.
III. Transportation Sector
(1)Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: It provides high-purity hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as their power source. These vehicles offer advantages such as zero emissions and long driving ranges, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
IV. Other Sectors
(1)Hydrogen-based Metallurgy: In the steel industry, it is used for the direct reduction of iron ore, replacing the traditional coke-based ironmaking process and reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
(2)Electronics Industry: It provides high-purity hydrogen for processes like reduction and cleaning in semiconductor manufacturing and electronic component production within the electronics industry.