Our involvement
Gexcon is pleased to announce that we will be presenting at this year’s Hydrogen Safety & Hazardous Areas Conference 2023, taking place 10th – 11th August in Perth, Australia.
Hosted by IDC Technologies, the conference brings together a wide range of subject matter experts and government safety regulators to discuss and showcase best practices, new technologies and the current standards and regulations for the use of hydrogen and hazardous areas.
Gexcon Australia Team Lead Derek Cross and Gexcon Process Safety Engineer Julian Annett Chee will both deliver presentations during the sessions where they will discuss various case studies surrounding hydrogen safety and internal explosion consequences for hydrogen vessels.
Presentations
Presentation 1
Title: Hydrogen Hazards Case Studies
Author: Derek Cross
Presenter: Derek Cross
Session: 4
Date & Time: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 11:30 AM AWST
Detail: This session presents a number of high-level hydrogen release case studies and aims to provide a better understanding of the hazards associated with the various hydrogen uses. The potential control measures that can assist in mitigating the hazards will also be considered. The case studies that will be examined in this presentation include:
- Hydrogen Storage
- Hydrogen Refuelling Station
- Hydrogen Compressor Enclosure
- Hydrogen in Aviation
Presentation 2
Title: Internal Explosion Consequences for Hydrogen Vessels
Author: Julian Annett Chee
Presenter: Julian Annett Chee
Session: 12
Date & Time: Friday, August 11, 2023, at 01:15 PM AWST
Detail: Consequence modelling of hydrogen systems primarily focuses on the mistaken release of hydrogen from processing equipment or storage vessels – resulting in a flammable atmosphere and explosions or fire. The modelling also covers scenarios where flammable atmospheres form within hydrogen systems – when air penetrates – and causes accidents.
Preventative measures for internal vessel explosions usually entail suitable design, construction, commissioning, operational, maintenance and process safety management systems and practices. During operations such as liquid hydrogen transfer, however, air ingress may be unavoidable.
This session will examine the consequences of internal vessel explosions, which have practical implications for the safe management of hydrogen systems
About the event
IDC Technologies’ conferences offer delegates access to emerging industry knowledge and experts. Events are created with a practical and technical focus featuring the latest trends in the industry and updates to standards. IDC events provide rewarding networking opportunities for delegates who want to meet and mingle with engineering professionals at our networking drinks and discussion panels.
Presentations and papers are practical and technical, case studies, what was done, how it succeeded or failed and what changes the authors would suggest in future applications. Participants will hear practical applications of evolving technologies and the newest developments in critical technology subjects including engineering and education.
