Green Hydrogen Technology Course

Lesson 1 • Hydrogen Colour Classification System

Introduces the colour-coded taxonomy used to classify hydrogen by production method and carbon intensity. Provides context for evaluating sustainability claims across the supply chain.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory and Standards Framework

Surveys the functional categories of codes, standards, and regulations governing hydrogen systems. Prepares technicians to identify applicable compliance requirements on the job.

Lesson 3 • Hydrogen Properties and Characteristics

Covers atomic structure, physical states, flammability limits, and energy density of hydrogen. Establishes the scientific baseline needed for all subsequent safety and handling topics.

Lesson 1 • Confined Space and Hot Work Safety

Addresses entry permits, atmospheric testing, and ignition control for hydrogen work in confined or restricted spaces. Bridges general safety knowledge to hydrogen-specific confined work scenarios.

Lesson 2 • Gas Detection and Monitoring Systems

Covers sensor technologies, placement strategies, and alarm response procedures for hydrogen detection. Equips technicians to verify safe conditions before and during operations.

Lesson 3 • Hydrogen Hazard Identification

Analyses the unique hazards of hydrogen including invisible flames, rapid diffusion, and embrittlement. Builds hazard awareness essential before any hands-on equipment work.

Lesson 4 • Personal Protective Equipment for Hydrogen

Specifies PPE selection, donning procedures, and limitations for hydrogen work environments. Directly supports safe execution of all hands-on tasks in subsequent chapters.

Lesson 1 • Water Electrolysis Systems

Covers alkaline, PEM, and solid oxide electrolyser designs, stack components, and operational parameters. Establishes core knowledge for maintaining green hydrogen production equipment.

Lesson 2 • Steam Methane Reforming Operations

Explains the reforming reaction, catalyst function, and process control parameters for SMR systems. Provides the industrial baseline against which cleaner production methods are benchmarked.

Lesson 3 • Biomass and Waste-to-Hydrogen Pathways

Surveys gasification, pyrolysis, and biological fermentation routes for hydrogen from organic feedstocks. Broadens technician awareness of emerging and distributed production options.

Lesson 1 • Liquid Hydrogen Storage and Handling

Covers cryogenic tank design, boil-off management, and transfer procedures for liquid hydrogen. Addresses the specialised hazards and equipment unique to cryogenic hydrogen operations.

Lesson 2 • Solid-State and Chemical Hydrogen Storage

Introduces metal hydride, liquid organic carrier, and ammonia-based storage concepts and their operational requirements. Expands technician knowledge of next-generation storage technologies.

Lesson 3 • Storage Facility Layout and Ventilation

Addresses spacing requirements, ventilation design, and hazardous area zoning for hydrogen storage facilities. Links storage equipment knowledge to safe facility design principles.

Lesson 4 • Compressed Gaseous Hydrogen Storage

Details Type I through Type IV cylinder construction, pressure ratings, and valve configurations. Provides the technical foundation for safe cylinder handling and inspection tasks.

Lesson 1 • Pipeline and Piping Systems

Covers material selection, joint integrity, and pressure testing for hydrogen piping and pipeline networks. Prepares technicians to install, inspect, and troubleshoot hydrogen piping systems.

Lesson 2 • Valves, Regulators, and Flow Control

Identifies valve types, regulator stages, and flow control devices used in hydrogen distribution systems. Enables technicians to select, install, and adjust flow control components correctly.

Lesson 3 • Tube Trailer and Mobile Distribution

Explains tube trailer configurations, connection procedures, and transport regulations for mobile hydrogen delivery. Supports technicians working at fuelling stations and distributed supply points.

Lesson 1 • PEM Fuel Cell Stack Components

Details membrane electrode assembly, bipolar plates, gas diffusion layers, and sealing systems in PEM stacks. Builds component-level knowledge required for stack assembly and disassembly tasks.

Lesson 2 • Fuel Cell Electrochemistry Fundamentals

Explains the electrochemical reactions, thermodynamic efficiency limits, and voltage-current behaviour of fuel cells. Provides the theoretical grounding needed to interpret fuel cell performance data.

Lesson 3 • Balance-of-Plant Systems

Covers air supply, humidification, cooling, and power conditioning subsystems that support fuel cell stack operation. Connects stack knowledge to full system integration and commissioning tasks.

Lesson 4 • Fuel Cell System Commissioning

Provides step-by-step startup, conditioning, and shutdown procedures for PEM fuel cell systems. Ensures technicians can safely bring systems online and verify performance against specifications.

Lesson 1 • Station Data Management and Reporting

Covers data logging, key performance indicator tracking, and regulatory reporting requirements for fuelling stations. Connects operational data to compliance obligations and continuous improvement.

Lesson 2 • Fuelling Protocol and Communication

Explains the infrared communication protocol, pressure ramp rates, and temperature compensation used during vehicle fuelling. Ensures technicians can verify correct fuelling behaviour and diagnose protocol faults.

Lesson 3 • Station Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

Applies systematic fault isolation techniques to common station failures including low flow, pressure faults, and communication errors. Develops the diagnostic reasoning skills needed for rapid station recovery.

Lesson 4 • Station Architecture and Components

Maps the functional blocks of a hydrogen fuelling station from supply input to dispenser nozzle. Provides the system-level context needed to understand each subsystem's role and interdependencies.

Lesson 1 • Commissioning and Decommissioning Procedures

Provides structured procedures for full-system commissioning, handover, and safe decommissioning of hydrogen installations. Ensures technicians can manage the complete system lifecycle responsibly.

Lesson 2 • Hydrogen System Integration and Interfacing

Addresses electrical, mechanical, and communication interfaces between production, storage, and end-use systems. Prepares technicians to commission and verify integrated hydrogen energy systems.

Lesson 3 • Root Cause Analysis and Failure Reporting

Applies structured root cause analysis frameworks to hydrogen system failures and near-miss events. Builds the analytical discipline needed to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.

Lesson 4 • Performance Optimisation Techniques

Covers operating point adjustment, degradation mitigation strategies, and efficiency benchmarking for hydrogen systems. Enables technicians to sustain peak system performance over the equipment lifecycle.