Course overview
This intensive short course has been developed by our experienced academics and industry partners to give you an underpinning knowledge of hydrogen production, safety, transportation, storage, and usage.
You examine:
- introduction to hydrogen
- production methods for hydrogen
- hydrogen safety
- combustion and hydrogen blends
- hydrogen transmission and storage.
Throughout the course, you hear from industry partners with relevant case studies and data to provide practical and informative solutions.
Why should you study this course?
Expert knowledge: learn from experts in academia and industry about hydrogen production methods, safety, combustion and blends.
Government alignment: align your skills with the UK government's commitment to hydrogen infrastructure and investment.
Practical insights: gain insights from industry case studies covering various production methods, safety protocols, combustion dynamics and storage techniques.
Career advancement: enhance your career by acquiring invaluable skills and knowledge relevant to the hydrogen sector.
Contribute to clean energy: equip yourself to contribute to the advancement of cleaner energy solutions and help shape the future of sustainable energy.
This course is not accredited.
Course details
What you study
You cover:
- introduction to and clarification of the myths, misconceptions, and perceptions of hydrogen
- overview of the current state of hydrogen usage nationally and internationally, and its position in the UK energy market
- hydrogen safety, exploring leaks, ignition, flame characteristics, explosion related properties, and mitigating approaches against explosions
- combustion and hydrogen blends, exploring combustion energies of mixtures, concepts including HHV, LHV and Wobbe index, and the role of physical properties in the combustion operation
- hydrogen production, considering the evolution of production methods, from fossil fuels to renewable sources, grey, blue, green, pink and white hydrogen, and electrolysis and electrolysers for green hydrogen production
- hydrogen transmission and storage, investigating volumetric and gravimetric hydrogen storage densities, high pressure gaseous storage, cryogenic and liquified hydrogen storage, solid material storage, liquids as hydrogen storage media, transmission by pipeline, discussion on pipeline materials and hazards, refuelling stations and economics and safety.
How you learn
You receive up to 14 hours of taught face-to-face lectures and demonstration sessions at our Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You do not need a degree, but relevant experience is essential.
Employability
Career opportunities
As the North East and North West regions spearhead numerous hydrogen projects, expertise in this area is increasingly valuable and in demand.
You’ll be equipped to contribute to cutting-edge projects in renewable energy, fuel cells and hydrogen storage, positioning yourself as a key player in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The skills you develop can lead to roles such as hydrogen project manager, renewable energy consultant and sustainable energy engineer. Employers are seeking professionals who understand hydrogen's complexities and potentials, making this course a strategic investment in your future.
