Hydrogen & fuel cells - The technologies of tomorrow
Book Review
The selection of German language literature on hydrogen technologies was not overwhelming in the past. This gap has now been
filled by two books by Sven Geitmann.
The first book "Wasserstoff & Brennstoffzellen. Die Technik von morgen!"
(Hydrogen & fuel cells. The technologies of tomorrow) provides a comprehensive overview of the complete scope of H2 and FC
technologies in Europe. In addition to giving an analysis of the current situation in the energy sector, the book presents
the specific characteristics of hydrogen, its positive effects on the environment, and its different methods of production.
The energy conversion process in different fuel cell types and combustion in traditional reciprocating engines is explained,
including various possible application scenarios. Issues such as storage, fueling and transport are addressed.
Further, the pros and cons of hydrogen as a fuel and of its energy conversion device, the fuel cell, are weighed against
conventional methods.
Sven Geitmann offers an indepth summary of all topic areas relevant to hydrogen so that his book makes very good reading for
this compelling science.
The second book "Wasserstoff- & Brennstoffzellen-Projekte" (Hydrogen & fuel cell projects) adds a list of activities from
the whole range of applications. So many new projects were initiated over the last years that it has become difficult to stay
abreast of developments.
The book presents the state of affairs in the automotive industry, which has been the leader in this field, in the home
energy supply industry, and in research. It illustrates model projects of companies and institutions with strong commitment
to the subject and delivers comprehensive background information.
Readers of these books do not need to be technical experts. Both publications are designed to educate interested laymen as
well as supply insiders from the hydrogen scene with several new, well researched details.
The author, Sven Geitmann, is a consulting engineer and journalist for renewable energies. He began compiling information
for the above book already during his academic career. An assignment at the German Office for Material Reserach had him
working for a Eurpean Union project focused on safety issues for hydrogen powered aircrafts.
Sven Geitmann currently works as a freelance journalist and author (www.hydrogeit.de).
Both books have just been published and are available at bookstores in Germany or can be ordered online.
Wasserstoff & Brennstoffzellen. Die Technik von morgen!
188 pages with 55 illustrations and 10 diagrams, ISBN 3-8311-3273-9, Hydrogeit, Berlin, Price: 18,50 Euro
300 pages with 75 illustrations and 22 diagrams, ISBN 3-937863-04-4, Hydrogeit Verlag, Kremmen, Price: 24,90 Euro, 2. edition
Wasserstoff- & Brennstoffzellen-Projekte
68 pages with 32 illustrations and 6 diagrams, ISBN 3-8311-3280-1, Hydrogeit Verlag, Berlin, Price: 10,50 Euro
Source: Hydrogeit Verlag
