Introduction to Renewable Energy - Hydrogen

Course Outline

Learners will gain an overview of the potential that hydrogen has as a renewable energy carrier, some of the technical challenges related to its safety, and opportunities for business development. By the end of the course, learners should:

• develop understanding of the commercial aspects of Hydrogen development in the UK and the measures the UK government is putting in place to address these
• be able to quantify value for developers of support mechanisms

Topics Covered

The course will include discussion of the following topics:

1. Introduction to hydrogen. Physic-chemical properties, generation from fossil and renewable sources, transport and storage, main applications (including fuel cells)
2. Hydrogen safety. Flammability and ignition parameters, current regulation and challenges, detection systems.
3. Hydrogen workscopes and business models. Energy/emissions calculations. Assessment of hydrogen transportation. Market size and cost guidelines. Policy context.

Practical Session (optional)

The Hydrasun Hydrogen Refuelling System Short Course provides a high-level overview of hydrogen refuelling systems, focusing on their technical and safety considerations, using the BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub as a case study. It includes practical hands-on activities to give delegates real-world experience in operating and understanding these advances energy systems. 

Topics Covered:

• Introduction to Hydrogen Refuelling Systems
• Technical considerations for HRS
• Safety considerations
• BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub Case Study
• Practical leak detection activities

Learning Outcomes:

1. Delegates will understand the characteristics of hydrogen refuelling system and where they fit into the wider hydrogen value chain
2. Delegates will understand the technical components within a hydrogen refuelling system
3. Delegates will understand leak detections methods for hydrogen systems

This course is delivered at the first of a kind Hydrasun Hydrogen Skills Academy in Aberdeen, Gateway Business Park, Moss Road, Aberdeen, AB12 3GQ.

This course is self-paced and can be picked up when you are ready to enrol.  

 Alfonso Martinez-felipe

  Alfonso is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of 48 peer-reviewed research papers, as well as the senior advisor of the PrototAU student engineering team and hydrogen champion at the Centre for Energy Transition and a vocal promoter of new and cleaner technologies.

Alfonso is also a Board member of the Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group.

 Megan Hine

  Megan Hine has worked for Draeger for 6 years, specialising in fixed gas detection, particularly in the energy industry. Alongside her technical background in gas detection, she has participated in the DNV Expert Hazard Awareness Course, witnessing hydrocarbon and hydrogen fires and detonations. She has spoken at TEDx Dundee in 2016 and is a regular guest speaker at the University of Aberdeen on “Gas safety for the energy transition” and “Hydrogen gas safety” as part of the Renewable Energy Engineering MSc. Draeger are a long established safety company with decades of experience in detecting both hydrogen and hydrocarbon flammable gases.

Gerardo Arteaga

  Gerardo Arteaga has over 20 years' experience in the energy industry acquired working in a service company, consultancies, oil and gas operators and his own practice. He has held a variety of technical and, particularly, commercial roles, with the latter including project managing acquisition and disposals of petroleum assets, commercial negotiations and joint venture support (inc. energy transition projects). A Chartered Engineer, Gerardo has lectured at postgraduate level at the University of Aberdeen and the Agostinho Neto University in Angola and has delivered training courses in the UK, Angola, Nigeria, São Tomé e Príncipe and Tanzania for governments and private companies. Gerardo currently forms part of the management team of X-Academy, an energy jobs accelerator and a not for profit subsidiary of the Xodus Group. Gerardo completed the course of Energy Conversion and Storage in May 2022. Since then Gerardo has collaborated with Xodus on studies related to offshore facilities reusing and repurposing reviews, hydrogen, new offshore wind markets and an ocean energy marketplace overseas.”

  Jemma Reynolds - Practical Sessions offered by Hydrasun (optional)

  Jemma Reynolds, Hydrogen Sales and Marketing Analyst at Hydrasun. Jemma supports the Hydrasun Hydrogen Skills Academy with the development of training courses, technology understanding and stakeholder engagement, helping to bring the hydrogen technology to life. Jemma has an academic background spending the first part of her career as a Hydrogen Researcher at the National Subsea Centre. Jemma is a Women's Engineering Society Ambassador for Women in Engineering and is also part of the Women in Hydrogen Scotland Group committee.

Enrolment fees

**Fee Waivers**

Limited fee waiver places are available for Aberdeen City Residents and are offered on a first-come first-serve basis ranging from 50-100% reductions. Apply within to find out more.  Please note that proof of address will be required for a fee waiver place. 

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Guidance:

• I understand that the course is an introduction to renewable energy - hydrogen focussed. Knowledge of the sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
• I acknowledge that the course is to be delivered and tested in English language and contains some technical language.
• I understand that use of the course materials are property of the University of Aberdeen. Copies should not be made or circulated and use of the course content is for your own use only.
• I acknowledge that registration is self-selecting and that the University of Aberdeen has not participated in any judgement concerning my suitability to undertake this course

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