Engineering Institute of Technology

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

Course Details

The course is composed of 12 modules, covering the fundamental principles and concepts used in process design and plant design.

This course provides the fundamentals of hydrogen energy and hydrogen energy storage as fuel cell and will also provide an understanding of the innovative technologies being implemented in hydrogen industry in the recent times. Hydrogen production methods are presented, with a specific attention to electrolysis as a means for producing hydrogen from renewable energies. Hydrogen storage methods are described and the process of electrical energy generation from hydrogen by using fuel cell technology is explained.

During this course, we will discuss in detail about hydrogen economy and future trends in addition to having a broad understanding of the opportunities and challenges with hydrogen and will develop an understanding of the properties and safety aspects of hydrogen, including its application to hydrogen production plants and refueling stations.

Course Structure

One topic is delivered per contact week.

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

• 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

Regardless of whether you are a domestic or international student, when you study on-campus with EIT, our supportive blended learning model, and small class sizes encourage you to advance your technical knowledge and remain engaged in your studies while forming global networks.

We deliver our on-campus degrees via a unique methodology that uses an international pool of expert lecturers, and dedicated learning support officers, and provides you access to cutting-edge simulation software alongside physical and virtual laboratories to test concepts and deepen your understanding of program content.

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