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Module Title LM Principles of Hydrogen Safety
SchoolChemical Engineering
Department Chemical Engineering
Module Code 04 28864
Module Lead Prof Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Full Term
Pre-requisites Introduction to Electrochemistry - (04 26223) LM Fuel Cell Technologies - (04 37607) LM Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels (H2HF) - (04 37590)
Co-requisites LM Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Laboratories (FCHLAB) - (04 37592)
Restrictions None
Exclusions
Description The module supplies the basic knowledge necessary in assessing risks from operating fuel cell and/or hydrogen systems. Students will understand effects and learn how to mitigate and manage risks. The topics covered in the module are:
• Introduction to hydrogen safety
• Hydrogen properties and hazards, comparison with other fuels
• Regulations, Codes and Standards (RCS) and hydrogen safety engineering
• Unignited releases, under-expanded jet theory and the similarity law
• Spontaneous ignition of hydrogen sudden release
• Microflames
• Jet fires
• Hydrogen embrittlement and permeation
• Case studies
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge related to hydrogen properties and hazards and ability to apply this knowledge to hydrogen safety engineering design, including compliance with regulations, codes and standards
  • Evaluate requirements for safety provisions by taking into consideration knowledge on hydrogen releases, ignition, jet fires and material properties
  • Illustrate mastery in analysing complex hydrogen safety problems both systematically and creatively, by integrating fundamental knowledge and engineering approaches from a variety of disciplines
  • Apply self-direction and originality in tackling and solving hydrogen safety problems at a professional or equivalent level
Assessment 28864-01 : LM Principles of Hydrogen Safety : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment: Two 5,000 word study reports (ea. 50%)
Reassessment: 100% report, 5000 words.
Other Delivered at Birmingham by Ulster staff
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