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Magnesium Applications for Fuel Economy and Energy Production

  • Mustafa Kemal Kulekci , Tugba Yelken , Ugur Esme and Yigit Kazancoglu
Published/Copyright: May 26, 2013
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Materials Testing
From the journal Materials Testing Volume 53 Issue 10

Abstract

In this study, the properties, applications, technological barriers, and future projection of magnesium and magnesium based materials in fuel economy and energy production were evaluated. Mg lowers fabrication and joining costs, substitution by lightweight materials enable weight savings, in addition lifetime fuel costs and CO2 emission are reduced. Studies state that reducing the automotive weights by a certain amount will result in a similar reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Most power systems, either renewable or nuclear, provide solutions for electricity production, but to date, there is no satisfactory substitute for liquid fossil fuel for use in transportation (cars, airplanes, and the like) due to environmental reasons or security of supply. A resent approach to this problem is to use hydrogen as fuel. Researches on Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell (MAFC) Technology resulted in new and improved technologies which have advanced the magnesium-air fuel cell to commercialization. The MAFC approach to an alternative energy source is the development of a powerful, reliable and environmentally friendly non-toxic fuel cell that generates energy using magnesium. From the results of the resarches it is concluded that magnesium applications reduce CO2 emission, and fuel costs.

Kurzfassung

Im vorliegenden Beitrag werden die Eigenschaften, die Anwendungen, die technologischen Hindernisse und die zukünftigen Aspekte von Magnesium und Magnesium-basierten Werkstoffen zur Treibstoffersparnis und für die Energiegewinnung evaluiert. Magnesium vermindert die Herstellungs- und Verbindungskosten, der Ersatz durch Leichtbauwerkstoffe ermöglicht Gewichtseinsparungen, und die Kraftstoffkosten und CO2-Emmissionen während der Lebensdauer werden reduziert. Studien zufolge wird eine Gewichtsreduzierung im Automobilbau zu einer ähnlichen Verminderung der Kraftstoffkosten und CO2-Emmissionen während der Lebensdauer führen. Die meisten Energiegewinnungsanlagen sehen Lösungen für die Energieproduktion vor, doch bis heute gibt es keinen zufriedenstellenden Ersatz für flüssige fossile Kraftstoffe im Transportbereich (Autos, Flugzeuge und dergleichen) aus Umweltaspekten oder Gründen der Sicherheit oder der Versorgung. Ein jüngerer Ansatz diese Schwierigkeiten zu meistern besteht in der Verwendung von Wasserstoff als Energieträger. Forschungsarbeiten zur Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell (MAFC) Technologie ergaben neue und verbesserte Ansätze, die die Magnesium-Air Fuel Cell zur Marktreife brachten. Die Nutzung von MAFC als alternative Energiequelle verspricht die Entwicklung einer leistungsfähigen, verlässlichen und umweltfreundlichen nicht-toxischen Kraftstoffzelle, die Energie unter Nutzung von Magnesium generiert. Aus den Ergebnissen der Forschungsarbeiten kann gefolgert werden, dass diese Magnesiumanwendungen die CO2-Emmissionen und die Kraftstoffkosten senken werden.

Mustafa Kemal Kulekci is a professor of the Fa-culty of Tarsus Technical Education, Department of Machine Education, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey. He obtained his PhD degree from Gazi University in 2000. His research interests include CAD/CAM, friction stir welding, machinability of materials, and water-jet cutting applications.

Tugba Yelken is a professor of the Faculty of Education, Department of Education Sciences, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey. She obtained her PhD degree from Hacettepe University in 1997. Her research interests include Teaching with Techno-logy, Curriculum and Instruction and Teacher Education.

Ugur Esme is an Assistant Prof. Dr. in Mersin University, Tarsus Technical Education Faculty. He obtained his PhD degree from Cukurova University Department of Mechanical Engineering in 2006. His research areas include CAD/CAM technology, welding, modelling, designing and water-jet cutting applications.

Yigit Kazancoglu is an Assistant Prof. Dr. in Izmir University of Economics, Department of Business Administration. He received his BS from Industrial Engineering Department of Eastern Mediterranean University, MBA degree from Coventry University and Izmir University of Economics and PhD degree in Ege University in operations management. His work at the university involves giving courses and conducting research in the areas of production planning, operations management and operations research. He is the author of a number of international publications on these subjects.

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Published Online: 2013-05-26
Published in Print: 2011-10-01

© 2011, Carl Hanser Verlag, München

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https://doi.org/10.3139/120.110274

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  11. Plasmagestützte Ionisations-spektroskopie (PGIS) zur Materialanalyse
  12. Arbeitswalzen aus Keramik zum Walzen von dünnen Stahlfolien im 20-Walzen-Sendzimirgerüst
  13. Magnesium Applications for Fuel Economy and Energy Production
  14. The Investigation of Graphite Distribution on Diffusion Bonding of the AISI 1030 Low Carbon Steel with Nodular Cast Iron
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