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India’s First Hydrogen Train Coach
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Indian Railways has successfully conducted trial tests of India’s first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, marking a critical step towards sustainable rail transport.
India’s First Hydrogen Train:
- India’s hydrogen-powered train coach is part of a green initiative to decarbonize railway operations by shifting from diesel to hydrogen fuel cell-based propulsion. The coach was tested at ICF, Chennai, and the full project is being implemented by the Northern Railway zone.
Key Features and Technical Aspects:
- Two 1600-HP diesel power cars converted to hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars.
- A 10-coach DEMU rake will be powered with these units.
- The train can carry over 2,600 passengers and will have zero tailpipe emissions.
- The hydrogen will be stored in cylinders at 350 bar pressure.
Hydrogen Fuel Technology:
- Hydrogen acts as a clean fuel with only water as a by-product.
- Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity through electrochemical reactions (no combustion).
- Hydrogen is stored in high-pressure tanks and fed into fuel cells onboard the train.
Associated Infrastructure:
- A refuelling and storage facility is being set up at Jind, Haryana.
- Storage capacity: 3,000 kg of hydrogen, divided into low-pressure (2,320 kg) and high-pressure (680 kg) zones.
Design and Safety Standards:
- Coach design approved by RDSO.
- Safety compliance includes CFD simulations to assess blast and leakage risks.
- Alignment with PESO and DPIIT standards for gas storage and transport.
Benefits and Strategic Impact:
- Reduction in carbon footprint and fossil fuel dependency.
- Advancement towards National Green Hydrogen Mission goals.
- Promotes India's commitment under the Paris Agreement.
- Potential for future exports and global leadership in hydrogen-based rail transport.
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Q. With reference to fuel cells in which hydrogen-rich fuel and oxygen are used to generate electricity, consider the following statements: (2020)
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 |
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