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Re:Google Funding Construction of Seven U.S. Nuclear Reactors by fwip on Monday October 14, 2024 @03:50PM (#41841191)
Using the existing natural gas lines for hydrogen would be pretty disruptive. I don't think most things that burn natural gas will work properly on H2. So, you're looking at a big-bang switchover, in which every appliance connected to the natural gas "grid" in the area will need replacing at the same time. In the Northeast at least, it's common for houses to use natural gas for heating, water-heating, and/or cooking.
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Re:Google Funding Construction of Seven U.S. Nuclear Reactors by anon84873628 on Monday October 14, 2024 @04:08PM (#41841380)
Using the excess power to synthesize hydrocarbons using atmospheric CO2 sure would be nice.
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Re:Google Funding Construction of Seven U.S. Nuclear Reactors by bbarnett on Monday October 14, 2024 @04:10PM (#41841396)
Using the existing natural gas lines for hydrogen would be pretty disruptive

You missed the part about molecular filters. No such issue exists.

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Re:Google Funding Construction of Seven U.S. Nuclear Reactors by fwip on Tuesday October 15, 2024 @09:38AM (#41848480)
Mind linking a writeup of your idea? I'd like to learn more, but you seem busy.
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Re:Google Funding Construction of Seven U.S. Nuclear Reactors by BlueTemplar on Tuesday October 15, 2024 @06:24AM (#41847035)
The transition will probably be gradual, following the natural gas production that is expected to peak and then decline in the next decade(s).

As these pipelines become empty, they could then be repurposed for H2 ?

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