Hydrogen Safety for Energy Applications
Engineering Design, Risk Assessment, and Codes and Standards

The ultimate guide to safe and efficient handling and usage of hydrogen for energy and vehicular applications

Alexei Kotchourko (Edited by), Thomas Jordan (Edited by)

9780128204924, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 25 March 2022

420 pages, Approx. 400 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 2.7 cm, 0.45 kg

Hydrogen Safety for Energy Applications: Engineering Design, Risk Assessment, and Codes and Standards presents different aspects of contemporary knowledge regarding the hazards, risks and safety connected with hydrogen systems. Sections cover the main hydrogen technologies and explore the scientific aspects of possible sources and consequences of accidental events that can occur when hydrogen is used, including in its vehicular applications. Risk assessment, as well as the safety measures/safety barriers applicable in such situations are also considered. Finally, a short survey concerning legal aspects is presented.

1. Hydrogen fundamentals
2. Hydrogen Technologies
3. Phenomena Relevant to Accidents
4. Accidental Consequences
5. Risk Assessment
6. Safety measures / Safety barriers
7. Legal Requirements, Standards, and other Codes

Subject Areas: Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology [THX]