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Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier

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This course seeks to give the student an overview of hydrogen as an energy carrier, its current usage in industry, and current practices of producing, delivering, and storing hydrogen. The student will also learn about what the future holds for hydrogen and fuel cell technology, and gain an understanding of the importance of having an institutional commitment to safety and a strong safety culture. 

  • Hydrogen’s potential as an energy carrier 
  • Hydrogen’s current use in industry
  • Current practices of producing, delivering, and storing hydrogen
  • The potential future for hydrogen and fuel cell technology
  • The importance of safety culture and institutional commitment; making safety a priority

This course is intended for everyone.

  • Module 1: Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier
    • Recognize hydrogen's potential as an energy carrier
    • Describe hydrogen's current use in industry
    • Describe current practices of producing, delivering, and storing hydrogen
    • Describe the potential future for hydrogen and fuel cell technology
    • Recognize the importance of safety culture and institutional commitment

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  • Course ID:
    ELA201
  • Source:
    CHS - Center for Hydrogen Safety
  • Language:
    English
  • Skill Level:
    Basic
  • Duration:
    1 hour
  • CEUs:
    0.10
  • PDHs:
    1.00
  • Accrediting Agencies: