Event - International Short course in Hydrogen Safety
- Date(s)
- 29 Sep 2008 - 03 Oct 2008
- Location
- University of Ulster - Belfast
- Country
- IRELAND
- Description
We are running a series of International Short Courses here at the University of Ulster in Jordanstown, Belfast Northern Ireland. The first course in the series begins on 29th September to 3rd October titled Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies: Safety Issues.
Climate change is an issue of serious concern in today’s world. Thus the use of alternative energy sources has a growing urgency and the employment of hydrogen as an energy carrier is becoming more widespread. Hydrogen has huge potential as a clean fuel source and when it is derived from renewable energy sources it is possible to generate energy without the problem of emissions. Plus unlike other alternative energy sources (wind, wave, tidal, solar) can be stored and is available 24/7 and 365 days a year and has no affect on potential food production (biomass).
Hydrogen can be used directly in internal combustion engines in buses, trains, or cars, alternatively hydrogen fuel cells can be used to power these vehicles. Hydrogen buses can already be found throughout Europe and parts of the US and automotive manufacturers such as Honda, GM and BMW have begun to introduce pilot hydrogen cars in selected cities.
Hydrogen fuel cells can be used for stationary applications to provide power and this is currently the fastest growing application. A fuel cell is like a battery and provides continuous DC power. When operated directly on hydrogen, the only by-product from the fuel cell is water. Currently the most common applications are for providing remote power and as backup solutions.
- Cost
- £950.00 for 5 days