Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Principles of Hydrogen Safety
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 28864
Module Lead	Prof Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
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 : Coursework 1 : Coursework (50%) 28864-02 : Coursework 2 : Coursework (50%)
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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