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.