Principles of Hydrogen Safety

Program Overview

Delivered online for 12 weeks, the course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to work in various roles in the hydrogen safety field, including consultancy, research, and policy advising.

Program Outline

This knowledge forms the basis for professional activities such as consultancy, research, and scholarship. The course covers a wide range of topics, including hydrogen releases and dispersion, ignition, flames and jet fires, permeation and embrittlement, and relevant regulations pertaining to hydrogen safety.

Objectives

The course aims to:

• Provide a comprehensive knowledge base of the state-of-the-art in hydrogen safety engineering and key regulatory issues pertaining to hydrogen safety.

• Provide participants with up-to-date knowledge in hydrogen releases and dispersion, ignition, flames and jet fires, permeation and embrittlement etc.

Outline

Content

The Principles of Hydrogen Safety course covers a range of topics related to hydrogen safety engineering. These include:

• Hydrogen releases and dispersion
• Ignition
• Flames and jet fires
• Permeation and embrittlement
• Relevant regulatory issues pertaining to hydrogen safety
The course also includes case studies that allow participants to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Structure

The Principles of Hydrogen Safety course is delivered fully online for 12 weeks starting on September 25, 2023. The course is divided into three modules:

• Module 1: Hydrogen Releases and Dispersion: This module covers the principles of hydrogen releases and dispersion, including the factors that affect the release of hydrogen, the behavior of hydrogen in the atmosphere, and the methods used to calculate hazard distances.

Course Schedule

The specific course schedule will be provided closer to the start date. However, the course is typically delivered in a blended format, with a combination of online lectures, tutorials, and assignments.

Individual Modules

Each module includes a range of learning materials, such as lecture notes, tutorials, and case studies. Participants are also expected to complete assignments and examinations to assess their understanding of the material.

Assessment

The Principles of Hydrogen Safety course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations. The coursework consists of two pieces of coursework, each focused on problem-based solutions and qualitative questions. The teaching team has a wealth of experience in hydrogen safety engineering and is committed to providing participants with a high-quality learning experience.

Careers

The Principles of Hydrogen Safety course is designed to prepare participants for a wide range of careers in hydrogen safety engineering. Graduates of the course could work in a variety of roles, including:

• Hydrogen safety consultant
• Hydrogen safety engineer
• Research scientist
• Lecturer or professor
• Policy advisor

Other

• The Principles of Hydrogen Safety course is a part-time course, designed for working professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in hydrogen safety engineering.
• The course is delivered in English and is open to students from all over the world.

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:

£1,119.90

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.