The HSP is not familiar with this particular fitting or its potential application in H2 service but can offer engineering judgment. Many similar compression-type swaged fittings are used in H2 service. These fittings must be used within the manufacturer recommendations for pressure, temperature, and fluid service. Deformation is also introduced into stainless steel tubing in other ways, such…
I am communicating with a company that is exploring this technology for an application involving a mixture of flammable gases, including hydrogen.
The Panel considers two approaches to be acceptable.
The HSP is not aware of any immediate provisions in the IFC or CFC specific to maritime hydrogen fueling, but it would make sense for it to be addressed in either IFC Section 2309, Section 2310, or referenced in both. In NFPA 2, the HSP has not seen any proposals to date; however, anyone who sees a need is encouraged to submit language during the Public Input stage. For example, extensive…
Neither section is a perfect fit for marine hydrogen fueling, but that is often the case with applying Codes. The most prudent approach is to draw from the most relevant provisions of both CFC Sections 2309 and 2310, disregarding requirements that clearly do not align with marine fueling practices. For example, CFC Section 2309 requires a vehicle to be parked on a concrete fueling pad—…
The HSP is not aware of any specific standards for this application, but LNG standards could serve as a useful starting point given the extensive maritime trade of LNG and its use in ship propulsion. Meeting LNG requirements could provide a minimum baseline, with additional considerations needed to account for the colder temperatures of liquid hydrogen (e.g., purging, air liquefaction,…
This is a complex and sometimes contentious topic. The International Code Council (ICC) addresses hydrogen piping in the …
There is limited published research on the effect of water sprays on hydrogen deflagrations and deflagration-to-detonation transition, and more extensive data on water spray effects on hydrocarbon gas explosions. The results show the benefits, where there are benefits, to be highly scenario dependent. For example, Carlson et al. (Atomics International report, 1973) described hydrogen…
The lesson learned (LL) article referenced in the question cites an incident that occurred in December 1969. While there may have been other accidents, the HSP does not have any other LL articles on alkaline water electrolysis explosions. In the LL article that was updated in 2017, the technology described employs a potassium hydroxide (KOH) electrolyte solution. The KOH electrolyte is held by…
No, but it is always necessary to determine the possibility of an adverse chemical reaction with the particular material being used for the mesh.
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