HYDROSTIK PRO_UM_121031
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III. Safety Instructions
The safe and successful use of the HYDROSTIK PRO and hydrogen in general starts with knowing
of and adhering to appropriate standards and guidelines for the design of the hydrogen facilities.
● Safety shall be considered in all phases of a hydrogen facility life cycle, beginning with
its initial design and continuing through its fabrication, construction, operation, maintenance,
and ending with its decommissioning.
● Regardless of quantity, all hydrogen systems and operations must be devoid of hazards
by providing adequate ventilation, designing and operating to prevent leakage, and
eliminating potential ignition sources.
● Safety systems should be installed to detect and counteract or control the possible effects
of such hazards as cartridge failures, leaks and spills, collisions during transportation,
vaporization system failures, ignitions, fires and explosions, cloud dispersions, and the
exposure of personnel to cryogenic or flame temperatures. Undetected hydrogen leaks can
lead to fires and explosions.
● Cartridges (filled with hydrogen) shall be kept away from fire, and temperatures above 50˚C
while filling, storage and using.
● The maximum outlet pressure of the pressure regulator should not exceed 40 Bar (580PSI) to avoid
any complications or failures with the cartridges.
● When using a cylinder to refill or activate the cartridge, the inlet pressure from the compressed
cylinder should be at least 1.5 times that of the outlet pressure.
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Hydrogen Operating Procedures
Operating procedures along with instrumentation and control systems shall be evaluated for their
capacity to provide the required safety. Analysis or certification testing shall verify equipment
performance.
● Personnel
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Personnel handling hydrogen or handling equipment for hydrogen systems
must become familiar with the physical, chemical, and specific
hazardous properties of hydrogen gas.
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Training should include detailed safety programs that recognize human
capabilities and limitations.
● Storage
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Store the cartridges in a safe and secure place.
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Store the cartridges in a dry and cool place.
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Do not store the cartridges in sunlight.
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Training
Operator training shall be reviewed and demonstrated to be adequate before operations commence.
Operator training should be evaluated continuously.
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Emergency Procedures
The safety of personnel at and near the hydrogen lab shall be carefully reviewed and emergency
procedures developed at the earliest planning and design stages. Advance planning for a variety of
emergencies such as fires and explosions shall be undertaken so the first priority is the reduction of
risk to life.
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