The Hydrogen Filling Station course positions you at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry. As the world increasingly shifts towards sustainable energy, hydrogen technology is becoming essential. This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate the infrastructure equipment and components that are vital to hydrogen filling stations. You’ll explore the intricacies of setting up and operating these stations, ensuring you understand the critical safety aspects and applicable regulations. The demand for professionals in this field is soaring, offering vast opportunities for career advancement. By participating, you gain sought-after skills that make you an asset in the push for a greener future. Embrace this chance to be part of the energy revolution and enhance your expertise in a sector with immense potential.
Hydrogen filling station
The Hydrogen Filling Station course is tailored for professionals and graduates in the energy and engineering sectors eager to expand or refresh their understanding of hydrogen infrastructure. Participants will gain insights into equipment, operational procedures, safety aspects, and relevant regulations, ensuring they are well-versed in the foundational elements of hydrogen refuelling stations.
40 hours
Energy
Course objectives
- To understand the infrastructure and components of hydrogen filling stations.
- To identify the setup and operation processes of hydrogen stations.
- To analyse the safety aspects of operating hydrogen filling stations.
- To apply knowledge of applicable regulations in hydrogen refuelling.
- To evaluate the efficiency of hydrogen station equipment.
- To develop strategies for maintaining safety standards.
- To assess the impact of regulations on station operations.
What does it prepare you for?
This course equips you with the skills to effectively set up and operate a hydrogen filling station, focusing on infrastructure equipment and components. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of safety aspects, ensuring the secure handling of hydrogen. Additionally, you'll become familiar with applicable regulations, allowing you to navigate compliance seamlessly. By course completion, you'll confidently manage station operations, prioritising safety and efficiency.
Teaching units
UNIT 1. INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS
Materials, pipelines, and accessories
Feed systems and storage
Hydrogen compressors
Auxiliary components and systems
Hydrogen dispensers
UNIT 2. SET UP AND OPERATION OF A HYDROGEN FILLING STATION
Set up and operation of a hydrogen filling station
Instrumentation and control systems
Inspections protocols
Filling station operation
Maintenance tasks
UNIT 3. SAFETY ASPECTS
Safety fundamentals
Safety methodologies and risk assessment
Risk mitigation, explosive atmospheres, and the atex
Safety distance in hydrogen facilities
Protection measures against external agents
UNIT 4. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
ISO 14687. Hydrogen fuel quality
ISO 17268. Hydrogen refuelling devices
ISO 19880-1. Fuelling stations. General requirements
ISO 22734. Electrolyzers
IEC 62282-3-100. Stationary fuel cell power systems