Are remote impoundment basins required for liquid hydrogen facilities like those used for LNG facilities?
Liquid hydrogen is much less likely to pool than liquified natural gas (LNG) due to its low heat of vaporization. Very large facilities are often equipped with methods to enhance vaporization, such as crushed stone under tanks, as well as diversion systems to allow liquid hydrogen to spill and boil off in a safe area. Care needs to be taken that diversion systems do not create a hazardous situation by reducing ventilation.
Category
Storage
Keywords
Liquid Hydrogen
Vaporization
Submission Year
2023
Month
04