Semester of Graduation
Summer 2025
Degree
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Environmental Science
Document Type
Thesis
Abstract
Global energy markets are under increasing pressure to advance carbon-neutral and green energy technologies in line with the emissions targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement. Hydrogen fuel represents one of several technological solutions that can help lessen global reliance on fossil fuels. The production of hydrogen requires an external energy source, which can come from fossil fuels, nuclear energy, or renewable resources. Small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) offer a new and potentially cost-efficient method for deploying nuclear power to supply the electrical energy needed for hydrogen production processes. This paper will analyze the methods and costs associated with hydrogen production and examine how SMRs measure against current technologies.
Date
7-16-2025
Recommended Citation
Dismukes, Jamie, "Cost Analysis of PEM Electrolysis Utilizing Small Modular Reactors in H2 Production" (2025). LSU Master's Theses. 6208.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/6208
Committee Chair
Brian Snyder
Included in
Natural Resource Economics Commons, Oil, Gas, and Energy Commons, Sustainability Commons