HSL has enabled the future of hydrogen powered applications for
over a decade. Hydrogen is fast becoming an increasing part of the
UK, European and worldwide energy mix in transport and stationary
applications (such as domestic combined heat and power). Pressures
to store huge amounts of energy generated from large intermittent
renewable sources, such as offshore wind, will drive an increasing
number of hydrogen pilots, trials and demonstrations around the
world.
To enable a hydrogen powered economy we have focused on making
sure hydrogen can be used safely
- as a transport fuel
- in small scale stationary applications
- in gas turbines
- in pipeline distribution
- in the nuclear industry
Given the Health & Safety Laboratory's international
expertise in the field of hydrogen safety, our experts are ideally
suited to help enable this emerging technology going forward.
HSL plays a key role in a number of initiatives, such as the
International Energy Authority Tasks 31 (Hydrogen Implementation
Agreement) and 'Hyfacts' which focuses on co-ordinating and
developing and disseminate regulatory codes and standards.
Currently our main hydrogen related projects are:
- HyIndoor, which focuses on making sure hydrogen can be used
safely in rooms and enclosures.
- Hydrogen Power - we are working with the ETI on the safe use of
hydrogen-rich fuel streams. The work focuses on how waste gases,
particularly Bio and SynGas, which have differing performance as a
fuel.