FAQ Categories: Lab Equipment

Such a compressor should NOT be used for hydrogen. There are many issues with converting a compressor to hydrogen service. First and most important, this must be approved by the manufacturer.…

It is difficult to provide trustworthy answers to these questions without understanding the design and configuration of the specific installation. It may be best to consult with a pressure systems…

While HSP members have limited experience with MFCs in experimental setups, the Panel does not consider them to be reliable to provide a positive flow shutoff. For safety, a shutoff valve in…

Assuming this question relates to the roof of the enclosure, there are no design criteria on this topic to the Panel’s knowledge. The key to the design would be ensure that the exhaust ventilation…

A best practice, even for small hydrogen vents, is to vent to a dedicated vent system outside the building where possible. Several international codes and standards can be used to provide guidance…

It is always recommended that the area in which this work would be done be adequately ventilated and in accordance with the Building Code, NFPA 2 and NFPA 45 if applicable. In the Panel’s opinion…

Cylinders used within a laboratory can be used safely by meeting the requirements prescribed in NFPA 2,
Hydrogen Technologies Code, and NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories…

Even if a small experiment is being run inside a fume hood, the best practice is to use a dedicated vent line for hydrogen which vents hydrogen to a safe location outside.  This is especially…