Total Hydrogen's Experience
Hydrogen Infrastructure Permitting
Total Hydrogen has extensive experience obtaining all required permits and approvals for operating hydrogen infrastructure projects. Total Hydrogen has been able to leverage knowledge of all applicable codes and standards to keep the permitting timeline and expenditure to a minimum. Total Hydrogen has permitted a wide range of different types of hydrogen infrastructure projects, including:
- Hydrogen Fueling Stations
- Mobile Hydrogen Fuelers
- Fuel Cell Backup power Systems
- Hydrogen Storage Systems
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Facilities
Total Hydrogen's permitting experience is not limited to a single region or state. We have experience permitting hydrogen projects across the whole United States. Our complete knowledge of all hydrogen-related codes and standards means we adapt to new location swith no problems. Total Hydrogen has experience permitting projects in thefollowing states:
- California
- Texas
- Michigan
- Illinois
- Arizona
- Indiana
- Oregon
- Washington
- Colorado
Total Hydrogen also has experience working with Canadian authorities in Alberta and is familiar with Canadian compliance requirements.
Regulatory Compliance Reviews
Total Hydrogen has reviewed a wide range of systems for compliance with relevant codes and standards. Total Hydrogen is experienced with the requirements in NFPA 2, IFC/CFC, NFPA 55, NFPA 70, CGA G-5.5, ISO 22734, and CSA/ANSI FC1. In addition, Total Hydrogen has experience in the certification process and working with NRTLs such as CSA and Intertek. Total Hydrogen has performed compliance reviews on:
- Hydrogen Fueling Systems
- Fuel Cell Backup Power Systems
- Hydrogen Storage and Compression Systems
- Hydrogen Generation Systems (Electrolyzes)
Hydrogen System Safety Reviews
Total Hydrogen has performed several safety reviews on different hydrogen systems, primarily focusing on HAZOP analysis to find and mitigate any potential hazards. Total Hydrogen uses its knowledge of previous hydrogen-related incidents to identify design elements that could be changed to improve safety and performance. Total Hydrogen has also done safety reviews of laboratory and R&D facilitieswhose activities do not neatly fit any existing requirements. This has included release analysis in indoor spaces and maintenance facilities for HCEVs.
Hydrogen Release Anlysis using HYRAM+
Total Hydrogen has learned to use the tools available in HyRAM+ for hydrogen release scenarios. HyRAM+ is a software package developed by Brian Ehrhart and Ethan Hecht at SandiaNational Laboratories. Its core is a risk assessment model based on publicly available data and models. HyRAM+ also includes a number of other useful tools for modeling heat flux, release rates, and jet geometry. HyRAM+ analysis is useful for systems with abnormal design constraints that cannot comply with safety setbacks or other compliance requirements.
