Fundamentals of hydrogen (2 days)
Content: Get a comprehensive overview of hydrogen, its technologies, from production to use, including public policies and geopolitical issues.
- Introduction to hydrogen (history, global and European context, …)
- Production, transport and usages of hydrogen
- Focus on the current situation of hydrogen and its evaluation
- Practical exercises on hydrogen educational models
- Safety and regulatory issues in a transnational perspective
Optional: Guided visit of a hydrogen installation
Available in French or German
Fuel Cell &
Electrolyser Technology (2 days)
Fuel Cell & Electrolyser Technology (2 days)
Content: Through hands-on experiments, participants learn how to produce hydrogen, convert it back into electricity and understand the operation of modern systems:
- Principles of electrolysis and fuel cells
- Load behaviour and characteristics curves
- Operation of small fuel cell systems
- Optional modules: components, methanol systems, commercial devices
Available in German or English
Safety of hydrogen installations (2 days)
Safety of hydrogen installations (2 days)
Content: Through hands-on sessions and theoretical instruction, participants gain a solid understanding of how modern hydrogen production, storage and utilisation systems operate, as well as the relevant safety regulations and detection tools.
- Introduction to hydrogen (production, uses, types, etc.)
- Properties of hydrogen (physical and chemical characteristics, behaviour, reactivity, and flammability)
- Physical and chemical risks (leaks, overpressure, explosion and fire, impact on health and the environment, risk assessment, etc.)
- Principles of applicable standards, regulations, and directives
- Dihydrogen detectors in an installation
- Safety systems for storage systems
Available in French and in German, soon available in English too
