Introduction – Why Hydrogen?
Initial quiz to assess current knowledge
Safety Challenges of Hydrogen Systems (H2) – H2 Properties and Their Impact on Safety
- Physical and chemical properties of H2: flammability, high pressure, cryogenic behavior, material compatibility, etc.
- Identification of associated hazards and risks
- Links with regulations: REACH, SEVESO, and other applicable standards
Typology of Hydrogen Systems
- Production, storage, and packaging
- H2 transport and distribution
- Industrial and mobility applications
Regulatory and Standardization Challenges – Global Regulatory Framework
Overview of regulations applicable to all hydrogen uses:
- Introduction: objectives of standardization vs. objectives of regulations
- Worker protection:
- OSH Directive + Labor Code
- Prevention plans
- Explosion Risk Assessment Document (DRPCE), ATEX zoning, mandatory application standards
- Design and commercialization of H2 equipment:
- Machinery Directive + Labor Code
- Pressure Equipment Directive (harmonized standards) + Environmental Code
- ATEX Equipment Directive (harmonized standards) + Environmental Code
- Other directives: Low Voltage, EMC, RoHS, EcoDesign, etc.
Specific Regulations for Industrial Installations
- Classified installations for environmental protection (ICPE):
- Links with the Environmental Code
- Environmental authorization, registration, declaration
- Safety distances
- Standards and links with SEVESO Directive regulations
- Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
- Additional aspects:
- IOTA (Hydrogen Infrastructure)
- Urban Planning Code
Introduction to Regulations on Hydrogen Transport and Pipelines
- H2 transport by road, rail, inland waterways, and maritime routes
- Regulations governing H2 pipelines and the European gas network single market (TEN-E)
- Regulations applicable to H2 vehicles
Standards Framework for Various Hydrogen-Related Sectors H2 Safety
- General safety principles and safety distances
- Specific standards for industrial sectors, HRS (Hydrogen Refueling Stations), and automotive applications
Standards applicable to different H2 equipment
- Fuel cells: IEC standards
- Electrolyzers: IEC standards
- Cryogenics: IEC/ISO standards
Introduction to standards for subcomponents
- Valves, tanks, relief valves, pipes, pumps, compressors, hoses, etc.
Practical Case Studies
- Design and commercialization of fuel cells: standards and regulatory requirements
- Use of hydrogen in an HRS station: safety practices and standards
- Design and implementation of the hydrogen installation at our Francazal site
- Reflection on the design of a hydrogen installation at your own site
Final quiz and training evaluation
