Hydrogen Testing at Your Facility: What You Need to Know

The popularity of alternative energy, particularly hydrogen, is on the rise. Organizations are eager to embrace hydrogen testing and integrate it into their facilities. This transition often entails either retrofitting existing structures or constructing new ones to accommodate the unique demands of this alternative fuel. Yet, what often goes unnoticed are the disparities between hydrogen and conventional fuel testing techniques, with safety being a recurring concern. ACS is your reliable partner with a proven track record of designing and constructing safe, scalable, and compliant alternative energy test facilities and cells, including hydrogen.

Safety Aspects to Consider

Prioritizing safety is crucial when engaging in fuel testing within your facility, and this importance is further amplified with hydrogen. Traditional fuels pose lower flammability risks compared to hydrogen fuels, which introduce heightened levels of combustibility.

When approaching hydrogen fuel testing and considering these new risks, your organization must take into account its business objectives and tolerance for risk. Subsequently, a comprehensive plan should be developed to ensure adherence to all safety prerequisites. This process aids in determining whether a retrofit suffices or if new construction becomes necessary to ensure secure testing procedures. ACS is capable of assisting you in navigating prospective site choices, performing a PHA for your hydrogen testing prerequisites, and crafting financial estimates and computations to determine whether opting for new construction or retrofitting aligns better with your business goals.

Next Steps to Take

If your organization is considering implementing hydrogen testing at its facility, the time to do it is now. ACS can help you determine the next steps to take when embarking on this journey. Learn more about what will work best at your facility in ACS’ blog, Retrofit or New Build for Hydrogen Testing? What Works at Your Facility.

Now could be ideal for learning more about the most suitable hydrogen testing approach for your organization. If you're interested in discovering more about the capabilities of our partners, let’s get in touch.