HYDROGEN JET FLAMES AND HYDROGEN EXPLOSIONS

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  • DURATION
    5 WEEKS
  • SUBJECT AREA
    Hydrogen
  • COURSE LEVEL
    Second Cycle
  • CREDITS
    0.0 HP
  • INSTITUTION
    REEDEAM
  • STUDY TYPE
    Distance
  • START DATE
    2025-11-07
  • END DATE
    2025-12-12

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Do you want to deepen your understanding of hydrogen gas behavior in various scenarios—and at the same time strengthen your role in the green transition? This course provides knowledge of both controlled and uncontrolled reactions in hydrogen systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and practical application.

The course content is:

·       Unignited releases
Expanded and under-expanded jets

·       Ignition of hydrogen mixtures
Piloted and spontaneous ignition

·       Deflagrations and detonations
Vented and non-vented deflagrations
Vented and non-vented detonations
DDT, deflagration to detonation transition

·       Jet flames
Froude-based correlations
Blow-off phenomenon
Jet flame characteristics

Study hours
40 hours distributed over 5 weeks

Seminars
November, 14th at 11:00-12:30
November, 28th at 11:00-12:30
December, 12th at 11:00-12:30

Dates and times can be discussed online among participants once the course starts. It is ok to eat lunch during the seminars.

Target group
This course is aimed at professionals working in or entering fields related to safety of hydrogen handling and hydrogen infrastructure. Specifically, it is relevant for engineers and technical professionals in all fields where hydrogen is used.

Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS, or equivalent, which includes courses of at least 60 ECTS in engineering and/or natural sciences. Alternatively other courses and practical experience. The latter can be validated through an interview or written test.

Examination
In order to pass the course the student must:
- Attend the three compulsory online meetings.
- Write an essay which is reviewed by other students and approved by the teacher.
- Pass four compulsory quizzes.

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