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The DOE Hydrogen Program: Education ActivitiesThe 2nd International Conference on Hydrogen SafetyThe 2nd International Conference on Hydrogen Safety

San Sebastián, SpainSan Sebastián, SpainSeptember 2007September 2007

Antonio RuizChristy Cooper

U.S. Department of EnergyHydrogen Program

Building Public Safety Building Public Safety ConsensusConsensus

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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 RespondersCode Officials

Industry/Hydrogen CommunityEnd Users/Governments

Local Communities

EDUCATIONBuilding public safety consensus

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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

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First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders

ObjectiveSupport 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

http://hydrogen.energy.gov/firstresponders

Project partners: DOE, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, HAMMER Training and Education Center

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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

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First Responders Introduction to Hydrogen Safety for First Responders

Basic properties Comparisons with other fuels Industry designs for safe systems

Example Module: Hydrogen Basics

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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?

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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: http://hydrogen.energy.gov/firstresponders

On CD, in print: Call the DOE Information Center:877-EERE-INFO/877-337-3463

Outreach

A “Cliff’s Notes” poster

with critical course

summary information is also available from the DOE

Information Center

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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

ObjectiveA 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.

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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 forcommercial buildings and hydrogen motor fuel dispensing facilities and includes: Hydrogen's use as a fuel The regulatory process Relevant codes and standardsPartners: 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

ObjectiveHelp code officials sort through applicable codes and standards when permitting hydrogen facilities.

www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/codes/permitting_guides.html

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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

ObjectiveProvide user-friendly tools and resources to help code officials make informed decisions when permitting hydrogen facilities.

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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

ObjectiveProvide readily-accessible “Hydrogen 101” information focused on the specific needs of code officials.

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Industry/Hydrogen Community

Safety Information Resources

www.hydrogen.energy.gov

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

ObjectiveProvide 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

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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 www.h2incidents.org

ObjectiveProvide 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

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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.

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

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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 www.eere.energy.gov/

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

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Local Communities

Visit Visit www.hydrogen.energy.govwww.hydrogen.energy.gov or call the DOE Information Center at or call the DOE Information Center at 877-EERE-INFO/877-337-3473877-EERE-INFO/877-337-3473 for copies of DOE hydrogen and fuel cell for copies of DOE hydrogen and fuel cell

information resourcesinformation resources

Find… Introductory fact sheets (includes safety) Podcasts (includes safety) Radio spots Overview book (with safety chapter) First responder course Other DOE resources…www.hydrogen.energy.gov/

firstresponders

Information Resources

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Antonio Ruizantonio.ruiz@ee.doe.gov

202-586-0729

Christy Cooperchristy.cooper@ee.doe.gov

202-586-1885

www.hydrogen.energy.gov

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