Safety in High Pressure Hydrogen Storage and Handling in Hydrogen Plant- A Review

International Journal of Industrial Engineering
© 2015 by SSRG - IJIE Journal
Volume 2 Issue 2
Year of Publication : 2015
Authors : Z. Ahamed Thanish and Dr. N. Shivasankaran
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Z. Ahamed Thanish and Dr. N. Shivasankaran, "Safety in High Pressure Hydrogen Storage and Handling in Hydrogen Plant- A Review," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 2,  no. 2, pp. 15-18, 2015. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V2I3P106

Abstract:

Hydrogen is one of the most reliable source of energy after the fossil fuels. The rich availability of this gas and its ability to produce and transfer energy makes it one of the most suitable forms of fuel which can be used in near future. The fields in which the hydrogen can be used as a potential fuel are very wide. Even though hydrogen has a very high potential, the safety is a major concern when using it. The features like flammability, invisible flame, odourless, colourless and density makes the gas very unsafe to handle and use. The following literature reviews focuses on the factors which has to be considered while handling and storing hydrogen.

Keywords:

Hydrogen storage, Flammability, Handling, Engineering Controls

References:

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