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H2 Site Safety Systems

Abstract

This project will examine the suitability of existing Fire and Gas (F&G) detection and suppression systems for use with hydrogen blends of up to 20%. These systems comprise: fire detection, fire suppression, gas detection, and associated control systems. They are found in compressor cabs and at network terminals.

Through CFD modelling three representative F&G systems will be individually assessed for compatibility with blends, and will then be used as examples to make comments on the suitability of other F&G systems on the network. Where assets or control systems are not suitable, this project will not design a new system, but recommend where changes should be made and demonstrate how those changes safely manage risk – including cost estimation for upgrade or retrofit.

It isn’t currently understood how a hydrogen blend may behave or disperse in an enclosed space. It isn’t known whether existing critical safety systems (F&G) will continue to manage the additional risks posed by the enclosure of hydrogen/natural gas blends. This project will examine this behaviour through CFD modelling, and then examine the suitability of F&G systems through expert assessment.

This output will allow NGT to make a high-level assessment of the suitability of existing F&G systems to deal with risks posed by transporting hydrogen blends up to 20%. It will also allow NGT to understand the suitability of terminal F&G systems.

The findings from the project will be uploaded to the ENA Smarter Networks portal and will be shared via National Gas innovation social media.

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