03/29/2022
By Brian Hammerstrom

The College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, invites you to attend a Master’s thesis defense by Brian Hammerstrom on “The Viability of Implementing Hydrogen in Massachusetts.”

Candidate Name: Brian Hammerstrom
Degree: Master’s
Defense Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Location: ETIC-445

Advisor: Christopher Niezrecki, University Professor (Rist Co-Director), Department of Mechanical Engineering, UMass Lowell

Committee Members:

  • Ertan Agar, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UMass Lowell
  • Hunter Mack, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UMass Lowell

Brief Abstract:
In recent years there has been an increased interest in hydrogen energy due to a desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and utilize hydrogens numerous applications. Parts of the world (e.g., Japan, Iceland, and parts of Europe) have shown advancements in hydrogen generation and utilization to help develop a hydrogen economy. A hydrogen economy can provide economic benefits, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, and sector coupling to provide a resilient energy grid. In this paper Massachusetts and the Northeast are studied to determine which hydrogen applications are most suitable and how a hydrogen economy can benefit this region. Then, hydrogen safety concerns and hydrogen’s possible contribution to greenhouse gas emissions are reviewed to ensure a hydrogen economy is safe and reliable for Massachusetts and the Northeast.

All interested students and faculty members are invited to attend the online defense via remote access.