Introduction to Hydrogen invites you to explore a rapidly expanding field with significant global impact. As the world seeks sustainable energy solutions, hydrogen emerges as a key player, offering potential to revolutionise energy systems. This course provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogen’s unique characteristics, its role as an energy vector, and its environmental benefits. You’ll gain critical insights into the sustainability aspects of hydrogen and explore other pertinent variables shaping its future. With the growing demand for clean energy solutions, expertise in hydrogen can open new career opportunities and place you at the forefront of the green energy revolution. Join us to understand this transformative element and enhance your skills in a sector primed for growth.
Introduction to Hydrogen
The Introduction to Hydrogen course is aimed at professionals and graduates in the energy sector who wish to broaden or update their understanding of hydrogen. It covers the characteristics of hydrogen, its role as an energy vector, and its environmental impact. Ideal for those interested in sustainable energy solutions and emerging technologies in the field.
40 hours
Energy
Course objectives
- To understand the fundamental characteristics of hydrogen in various states.
- To describe hydrogen's role and potential as a renewable energy vector.
- To analyse the environmental benefits of hydrogen in sustainability contexts.
- To evaluate hydrogen's impact on reducing carbon emissions globally.
- To explore key variables affecting hydrogen's energy efficiency.
- To identify challenges in hydrogen production and storage technologies.
- To assess hydrogen's viability compared to traditional energy sources.
What does it prepare you for?
This Introduction to Hydrogen course equips you to understand the fundamental characteristics of hydrogen and its role as an energy vector. You'll gain insights into hydrogen's environmental impacts and sustainability aspects, allowing you to evaluate its potential in modern energy solutions. By the end, you'll be able to assess hydrogen's strategic importance and other key variables, enhancing your ability to make informed decisions in energy-related fields.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF HYDROGEN
History of hydrogen
Physical properties of hydrogen
Chemical properties of hydrogen
Natural or biogeochemical cycles
Thermodynamics of the reactions
UNIT 2. HYDROGEN AS AN ENERGY VECTOR
Hydrogen as an energy vector
Regenerative systems (I)
Regenerative systems (II)
Regenerative systems (III)
Sources of hydrogen and primary energy
UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Hydrogen as an energy alternative
The role of hydrogen in the planet
Environment and hydrogen (I)
Environment and hydrogen (II)
Carbon footprint and life cycle
UNIT 4. OTHER VARIABLES OF INTEREST
Hydrogen industry past and present
The role of hydrogen in the climate
Hydrogen economy
Other technologies: Hydrogen Terminal Combustion Engines (HICE) and nuclear energy
Sun-hydrogen binomial