This course provides guidance for design of hydrogen system components including gas storage vessels, compressors, piping and relief devices.
Description
Who Should Attend
Those involved in design of hydrogen systems
What You’ll Learn
Key design issues for:
Gas Storage Vessels
Compressors
Piping
Relief Devices
Outline
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
Course content
Learning Outcomes
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Location classification: hazardous vs. non-hazardous areas.2
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Describe safe storage practices for hydrogen.1
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Operate hydrogen handling equipment such as compressors, storage tanks, and pipelines.2
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Implement advanced safety protocols, including secure storage and leak detection.2
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Characterise and assess the suitability of engineering materials for manufacturing components2
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Purpose of safety devices (e.g., pressure relief valves, interlocks, alarms).1
Related Occupations
Hydrogen Operations Manager
Oversees operations related to the storage, handling, and distribution of hydrogen energy. Their main functions include strategic planning, operational oversight, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Process Safety Engineer
To support the identification, assessment, and control of process safety risks through the application of engineering principles, risk methodologies, and regulatory knowledge. The role ensures that systems, procedures, and designs meet process safety standards and contribute to safe, reliable, and compliant operations.
Process Safety Manager
The Process Safety Manager leads the development, implementation, and governance of process safety strategies, systems, and culture across the organization. This role ensures that major hazard risks are proactively managed, that regulatory and company standards are met, and that cross-functional teams are aligned in delivering safe, compliant, and resilient operations.
Process Safety Specialist
To provide deep technical expertise and authoritative guidance on the management of major accident hazards, ensuring that process safety risks are effectively identified, assessed, and controlled throughout the asset lifecycle. This role supports complex decision-making, leads specialist studies, and drives continuous improvement by integrating advanced risk methodologies, engineering insights, and regulatory compliance into operational and strategic initiatives. In the steel industry, the Process Safety Specialist plays a pivotal role in sustaining barrier integrity, enabling innovation, and mentoring others to build organisational capability in high-hazard environments.
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