Hydrogen-powered lawn mower

Article Article scientifique Article Hydrogen-powered lawn mower eng 1993 author Yvon Klaus 25146 author Lorenzoni Jean-Luc 24467 345-348 10.1016/0360-3199(93)90049-G 0360-3199 http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/036031999390049G We present a hydrogen-powered lawn mower which was adapted from a commercial model running on gasoline. The necessary modifications include adjustments to the carburettor and the installation of a hydrogen reservoir containing about 5 kg of a metal hydride powder. Hydrogen is obtained by desorption of that powder at ambient temperature and 2–20 bar pressure. The reservoir is rechargable at a hydrogen pressure of about 25 bar within less than 1 h. One charge lasts about 40 min. corresponding to about 800 m2 of cut lawn. The engine shows a reduced noise level and no tendency to backfiring. The prototype has run successfully for more than 1 year. Dewey 540 Dewey 500.2 33 Département de physique de la matière quantique 131 false International journal of hydrogen energy 18 4 3b9fc7ea-eceb-4215-a54b-4b207731bc61 Article (Published version) Restricted K.Yvon_5.pdf 299272 application/pdf restrictedAccess Faculté des sciences / Section de physique / Département de physique de la matière quantique

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