1 The 2nd International Conference on Hydrogen Safety San Sebastián, Spain September 2007 The DOE Hydrogen Program: Education Activities The 2nd International Conference on Hydrogen Safety San Sebastián, Spain September 2007 Antonio Ruiz Christy Cooper U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program Building Public Safety Consensus

2 Objective Educate key audiences about hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to facilitate near-term demonstration, deployment, and long-term market acceptance by providing technically-accurate and objective information on the safe use of hydrogen as an energy carrier. First Responders Code Officials Industry/Hydrogen Community End Users/Governments Local Communities EDUCATION Building public safety consensus

3 Education is Key Data collected from DOE’s Baseline Hydrogen Knowledge and Opinion Survey shows that the more people know about hydrogen, the more comfortable they are with the idea of using it as a fuel or energy carrier.  Audiences surveyed were given 10 basic knowledge questions; they were also asked how they’d feel if their local gasoline station also sold hydrogen  For every population surveyed… –Respondents with higher scores on the knowledge questions were more likely to say they’d feel “pleased” or “at ease” if their local gasoline station also sold hydrogen –Respondents with lower knowledge scores were more likely to say they’d feel “uneasy,” “frightened,” or “don’t know” because they don’t know enough about hydrogen

4 First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders Objective Support the successful implementation of hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration projects and market transformation by providing technically-accurate and objective information about hydrogen to first responders. Objective Support the successful implementation of hydrogen and fuel cell demonstration projects and market transformation by providing technically-accurate and objective information about hydrogen to first responders.  Stand-alone, interactive course  An information set that others can draw from to supplement their ongoing or planned education and training programs  Broad review of on-line course included more than 100 representatives from the hydrogen and emergency responder communities  Project partners: DOE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, HAMMER Training and Education Center

5 First Responders HYDROGEN BASICS –Basic properties –Comparisons with other fuels –Industry designs for safe systems TRANSPORT & STORAGE –Bulk storage for transport –Types of storage containers for transport HYDROGEN VEHICLES –Review of alternative fuel vehicle types –Basic vehicle/common components –Storage systems, tank testing –Vehicle safety systems HYDROGEN DISPENSING –Refueling demonstration (video) –Comparison to refueling with other fuels STATIONARY FACILITIES –Overview of bulk storage, stationary fuel cells, refueling stations –Common safety systems CODES AND STANDARDS –Overview of codes and standards –Links to more specific information EMERGENCY RESPONSE –Recognition and identification of hydrogen equipment –Detection of hydrogen releases, flames –Initial protective actions –Additional information sources SUMMARY & QUIZ –Most important “need-to-know” information in summary –13-question quiz tests knowledge/reinforces learning LIBRARY –Videos –Supporting documents –Related links Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders

6 First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders  Basic properties  Comparisons with other fuels  Industry designs for safe systems Example Module: Hydrogen Basics

7 First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders 4500 unique visitors/course reviewers since January 2007 Fire prevention/protection community → Fire fighters → Fire department education coordinators → Fire marshals → Fire plans examiners/inspectors Law enforcement Industry Universities Military Non-profits National and international users Who’s Taking the Course?

8 First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders  Major events  Journal/magazine articles (e.g. Firehouse, August 2007 issue)  Workshops at select events to demonstrate the course A demonstration prop used at conferences and workshops clearly illustrates the properties of a hydrogen flame compared to a propane flame Availability  On the web:  On CD, in print: Call the DOE Information Center: 877-EERE-INFO/ Outreach A “Cliff’s Notes” poster with critical course summary information is also available from the DOE Information Center

9 First Responders “Prop Course” (in-progress)  Builds on introductory course  Focus on vehicles but will include other applications  Mobile for on-site training (transported by trailer)  Will include typical FCV components (e.g. high pressure hydrogen lines)  Project partners: DOE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, HAMMER Training and Education Center  Planned for completion: spring 2008  Training scenarios will demonstrate: Safe approach to a fuel cell vehicle Extinguishment of a compartment fire Extrication techniques Hydrogen venting during a compartment fire Objective A two-component course consisting of a classroom/web-based tutorial and hands-on training prop/device designed to realistically and safely simulate an actual fuel cell vehicle emergency response event. Objective A two-component course consisting of a classroom/web-based tutorial and hands-on training prop/device designed to realistically and safely simulate an actual fuel cell vehicle emergency response event.

10 Code Officials Regulators Guide to Permitting Hydrogen Technologies 1 Foundation and Protection 2 Fire Protection Systems 3 Piping Components and Connections 4 Ventilation, Exhaust, and Makeup Air 5 Siting, Installation, and Protection 6 Fuel Supply and Storage 7 Interconnections Content: Covers stationary fuel cells for commercial buildings and hydrogen motor fuel dispensing facilities and includes:  Hydrogen's use as a fuel  The regulatory process  Relevant codes and standards Partners:  National Fire Protection Association  International Code Council  Pacific Northwest National Laboratory  National Renewable Energy Laboratory Typical installation requirements for a fuel cell in a commercial building Module 1 - Permitting Stationary Fuel Cell Installations Module 2 - Permitting Hydrogen Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities Objective Help code officials sort through applicable codes and standards when permitting hydrogen facilities. Objective Help code officials sort through applicable codes and standards when permitting hydrogen facilities.

11 Code Officials Permitting Tools for Hydrogen Stations (in-progress)  Project partner: National Renewable Energy Laboratory  Planned for completion: late 2007 Fact sheets on hydrogen refueling stations (examples, codes/standards typically used, information sources) Contact list of code officials whose jurisdictions have issued permits for hydrogen refueling stations Flowchart of permitting requirements: web-based map to navigate requirements with database of key standards and codes Hydrogen Refueling Station Permitting Compendium: web-based notebook and database Objective Provide user-friendly tools and resources to help code officials make informed decisions when permitting hydrogen facilities. Objective Provide user-friendly tools and resources to help code officials make informed decisions when permitting hydrogen facilities.

12 Code Officials Introduction to Hydrogen for Code Officials (in-progress)  Format: Web-based course modeled after “Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders”  Content: –Will include more detail on technology and equipment –Codes and standards module will bring together permitting tools and resources  Course distribution will include web-meetings and in-person workshops in certain priority areas  Project Partner: National Renewable Energy Laboratory  Planned for completion: spring 2008 Objective Provide readily-accessible “Hydrogen 101” information focused on the specific needs of code officials. Objective Provide readily-accessible “Hydrogen 101” information focused on the specific needs of code officials.

13 Industry/ Hydrogen Community Industry/ Hydrogen Community Safety Information Resources Contains ~400 documents related to hydrogen safety Topics:  Hydrogen properties and behavior  Safe operating and handling procedures  Leaks, dispersion, and flammable vapor cloud formation  Embrittlement, other effects on material properties  Fuel cells and other energy conversion technologies  Sensors, tracers, and leak detection technologies  Accidents and incidents involving hydrogen Objective Provide references to reports, articles, books, and other resources for information on hydrogen safety as it relates to production, storage, distribution, and use. Objective Provide references to reports, articles, books, and other resources for information on hydrogen safety as it relates to production, storage, distribution, and use. Safety Bibliography Project partner: National Renewable Energy Laboratory

14 Industry/ Hydrogen Community Industry/ Hydrogen Community  Incidents and lessons learned: Over 100 documented  Source: Majority of incidents from other databases, a few from DOE projects and website submissions  Website: Receives several hundred unique visits per month  Project partner: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Objective Provide a web-based system for open sharing of lessons learned from hydrogen incidents and near misses through use of a confidential reporting tool for safety events. Objective Provide a web-based system for open sharing of lessons learned from hydrogen incidents and near misses through use of a confidential reporting tool for safety events. Safety Information Resources Hydrogen Incidents Database

15 Industry/ Hydrogen Community Industry/ Hydrogen Community Objective Provide an online resource to enable widespread benefit from the abundance of hydrogen safety knowledge and experience in industrial, aerospace, and other applications. Objective Provide an online resource to enable widespread benefit from the abundance of hydrogen safety knowledge and experience in industrial, aerospace, and other applications.  Compile: Best practices from project site visits, submitted safety plans, and extensive literature  Hydrogen Safety Panel review  Link Best Practices Manual and H2 Incidents Database: Through incidents that illustrate best practices [incidents  lessons learned  best practices]  Ongoing updates: From public review and H2 Incident Reporting Database  Project partner: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Planned for completion: late 2007 Online Safety Best Practices Manual (in-progress) Safety Information Resources

16 End Users/ Governments End Users/ Governments Information Resources on Early Market Applications  Early market fact sheets  Podcasts Information Resources Bimonthly Calls/Meetings for State and Regional Initiatives  Facilitates networks, sharing of lessons learned, information distribution  hydrogenandfuelcells/states General Safety Information ▪ Safety fact sheet ▪ Hydrogen overview book with expanded safety chapter ▪ Safety podcast ▪ Additional in-depth information from “Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders” SPECIALIZED RESOURCES COMPLEMENTARY SAFETY RESOURCES

17 Local Communities Visit or call the DOE Information Center at 877-EERE-INFO/ for copies of DOE hydrogen and fuel cell information resources Find… Introductory fact sheets (includes safety) Podcasts (includes safety) Radio spots Overview book (with safety chapter) First responder course Other DOE resources… Information Resources

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