The purpose of this guide is to provide basic background information on hydrogen technologies.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive collection of hydrogen technologies safety information.
It is intended to provide project developers, code officials, and other interested parties the background information to be able to put hydrogen safety in context. For example, code officials reviewing permit applications for hydrogen projects will get an understanding of the industrial history of hydrogen, basic safety concerns, and safety requirements.
Hydrogen technologies are processes that use or produce hydrogen. Hydrogen can be used as fuel to power internal combustion engines or fuel cells, or as an energy carrier.
Topics include:
• Physical properties of hydrogen
• History of hydrogen technologies
• Overview of regulations, codes, and standards for hydrogen technologies
• Material selection for hydrogen technologies
• Component selection for hydrogen technologies
• Overview of permitting hydrogen technologies.