Safety Considerations for Hydrogen System Components

This course provides guidance for design of hydrogen system components including gas storage vessels, compressors, piping and relief devices.

What You'll Learn

Key design issues for:
- Gas Storage Vessels
- Compressors
- Piping
- Relief Devices

Those involved in design of hydrogen systems.

Lesson 1: General Design Considerations
- Gaseous Hydrogen System Example
- Gaseous Bulk System
- Gas Storage Cylinders
- Stationary Storage
- Classified and Non-classified Equipment
- Material Selection
  - Hydrogen Facility Material Selection
  - Material Selection Considerations
  - Selection of Materials
Lesson 2: Storage Vessels
- Storage Vessel Design Considerations
- Types of Storage Systems
- Steel Cylinders
- Cylinder handling and Securing
- Portable Cylinder Banks
- Tube Trailers
- Stationary Ground Storage
Lesson 3: Compressors
- Compressors
- Why Use Compressors:
- Compressor Safety Considerations
- Compressor Safety Recommendations
Lesson 4: Piping
- Piping Codes
- Piping Systems
- Fittings and Joints
- Valves
- System Isolation
- Excess Flow Valves
- Hoses
Lesson 5: Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs)
- Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs)
- Why Use PRDs?
- PRD Safety Considerations
Final Quiz