Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Energy – Production, Delivery, Storage, and Use

This course is designed for engineers and professionals who are interested in working within the developing multi-billion dollar Hydrogen Industry. It will benefit people who are interested in understanding how hydrogen is produced, stored, and utilized for energy applications. It is also designed for students who are interested in this exciting industry and want to understand how we can create a sustainable future with hydrogen technologies.

Topic 1

Hydrogen Properties

1. Fundamentals of Hydrogen
2. Chemical and Thermal Properties of Hydrogen
3. Compatible Materials for Hydrogen
4. Thermodynamic Properties of hydrogen
5. Typical Applications of Hydrogen

Topic 2

Hydrogen Production Technologies

1. Hydrogen Production Requirement
2. Hydrogen from Fossil Fuel and Biomass
3. Electrolysis Technologies for Hydrogen Production
4. Considerations for Handling and Usage

Topic 3

Issues Related to Scale of Production

1. Several Grades of Hydrogen
2. Concerns with Hydrogen from Fossil Fuels
3. Green Hydrogen Considerations
4. Energy Efficient Production on Large Scales

Topic 4

Storage Technologies for Hydrogen

1. Main Strategies for Energy Storage Systems
2. Physical Storage as Gas or Liquid
3. Molten Materials and Liquid Chemicals
4. Solid State Materials – Metal Hydrides

Topic 5

Hydrogen Conversion Technologies

1. Conversion and Combustion Systems
2. Fuel Cell Technologies and Systems
3. Efficiency and Performance Considerations

Topic 6

Applications of Hydrogen Energy

1. Hydrogen for Mobility Sector
2. Hydrogen for Stationary Power and Energy
3. Other Typical Hydrogen Energy Applications
4. Advantages and Disadvantages with Respect to Fossil Fuels and Batteries

Topic 7

Implementation Scenarios

1. Infrastructure Requirements
2. Safety and Norm Issues
3. Scenarios Based on Fossil Energy
4. Scenarios Based on Nuclear and Renewable Energy
5. Problems and Discussion Topics

Topic 8

Social Implications

1. Cost Expectations and Considerations
2. Uncertainties with Policies and Technologies
3. Problems and Discussion Topics

Topic 9

Hydrogen Economy

1. Fundamental Economic Questions for Hydrogen Projects
2. Resources for Economic Modelling and Data
3. Hydrogen End Use Cost Considerations

Topic 10

Hydrogen Plant and Refueling Station Design

1. Project Scoping and Design Considerations
2. Efficiency and Safety in Design
3. Working Principles and Designs for Future Fueling Stations
4. Testing, Commissioning Considerations and Requirements

Topic 11

Requirements for Hydrogen Safety and Standards

1. Requirements for Australia and New Zealand
2. Hydrogen Specific Pressure, Electrical and Structural Requirements
3. Approach Towards Sustainable Designs and Application

Topic 12

Making a Case: Conditional Outcomes Introduction

1. Opportunities
2. Obstacles
3. The Competition
4. The Way Forward
5. How Much Time Do We Have?
6. The End, and a Beginning

Benefits

• Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
• Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
• Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
• Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
• Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
• Understand fundamentals of hydrogen, the production process, application of hydrogen and international policies and laws.
• Learn from industry experts on development and implementation of latest technologies in hydrogen based on hydrogen pricing, markets, and other economic factors.
• Gain practical insights on how to make a technical and commercial comparison between modern hydrogen production technologies

Certification

To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency course, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinar. Detailed summaries or notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.

• Process Engineers
• Chemical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers
• Production Engineers
• Plant Technicians
• Plant Design Engineers
• Maintenance Engineers and Staff
• Procurement Staff and Suppliers
• Financial Planners
• Plant Managers
• Energy Auditors
• Procurement Personnel
• Policy Makers of Organizations

You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions.

This professional development program is delivered online and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.