subject: GUIDELINES FOR USE OF HYDROGEN FUEL IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: Greencell Technologies Part 2 [print this page] GreenCell Technologies, Canada - As with other motor fuels, fire and explosions are the most significant everyday hazards associated with hydrogen. Also as with other fuels, a hydrogen leak from a vehicle's fuel or engine system, or from a fueling station, provides the starting point for all fire and explosion hazards. Safe design for using hydrogen, both for vehicles and for fuel stations and buildings, therefore, requires attention to these safety principles: Properly label all vehicles that use hydrogen fuel. Avoid fire and explosion by: Avoiding leaks through proper design and maintenance, Providing leak detection systems to detect leaks and, if a leak is detected, shut off the fuel system as soon as possible, Removing ignition sources from areas where leaked hydrogen might be present, and GreenCell Technologies, Canada - Properly ventilating all enclosed spaces where leaked hydrogen might accumulate. These general principles translate into specific design and operating requirements for hydrogen-fueled vehicles, the facilities that will house or maintain them, and hydrogen fuel stations. In most aspects, commercial vehicles powered by hydrogen will be identical to those powered by diesel fuel, but some hydrogen-specific design elements are required. Likewise, operation of these vehicles will be similar to operation of diesel-fueled vehicles, with a few exceptions. Each vehicle manufacturer will develop their own designs, which are likely to vary significantly in the details, while adhering to the same general design principles noted above.GUIDELINES FOR USE OF HYDROGEN FUEL IN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: Greencell Technologies Part 2By: Greencell Tek
