Re: Hydrogen producing facility
There’s too much that can go wrong and the consequences can be catastrophic. Have it all engineered and plan checked by someone who deals with this type of thing all of the time.
NFPA 52
Vehicular Fuel Systems Code
2006 Edition
This code shall apply to the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of compressed hydrogen (GH2), liquefied compressed hydrogen (LH2), and blends of hydrogen up to 20 percent with the balance natural gas (NG) vehicle fueling (dispensing) systems and engine fuel systems and facilities.
9.2.2.3 All dispensing and storage facilities shall be certified as meeting the requirements of this document by qualified engineer(s) with expertise and competence in the design, fabrication, and construction of hydrogen containers, cryogenic equipment, piping systems, site fire protection and gaseous detection, emergency shutdown provisions, isolation, drainage, site spacing, fire protection equipment, safe operating procedures, worker safety, and other components of the facility.
9.2.16* A hazard analysis shall be conducted on every hydrogen fueling system installation by a qualified engineer(s) with proven expertise in hydrogen fueling systems and installations.
9.3.2.5 The requirements in 9.3.2.4 shall be certified by a qualified engineer with expertise in fire protection safety, hydrogen gaseous fuel, and gaseous detection systems.
14.2.3.5.3.2 All hydrogen refueling station sites shall have a complete HAZOP or process safety analysis prior to dispensing fuel.