Fuel Cell Standards: Hydrogen Storage Systems

Fuel Cell Standards Curriculum Description:

The Fuel Cell Standards curriculum is provided by the Northwest Engineering and Vehicle Exchange (NEVTEX) and developed by Central Oregon Community College (COCC) and Rio Hondo College (RHC). COCC and RHC worked together "to develop curriculum and training standards for technicians in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV), and Fuel Cell (FC) vehicle systems." This curriculum was developed with the intention of addressing industry needs by partnering with industrial and educational representatives to obtain input and assistance to develop:

1. new approaches to prepare an advanced technologies workforce,
2. licensure procedures and policies to ensure the safety of technicians, their employers, and clients, and
3. collaboration between educational and industrial partners in the development of new standards and practices.

These standards fulfill an SAE Fuel Cell Systems Certification, which prepares students for interfacing with both high voltage electrical and high-pressure hydrogen systems. The Fuel Cell Standards are broken into seven topics. This section contains the topic Hydrogen Storage Systems. The other six topics and an Acronym and Definition list are available to view separately. 

Hydrogen Storage Systems Description and Contents:

This section of the standards includes the following documents:

• XVa Theory and Operation of Hydrogen Storage Systems: This document provides education standards for hydrogen storage systems, which includes information on the history, theory, refueling protocols, safety layers, and major component identification of storage systems.
• XVb Hydrogen Storage System Schematics: This document provides education standards on reading and understanding electrical and mechanical schematics, and applying this knowledge towards troubleshooting and the safe repair of hydrogen storage systems.
• XVc Hydrogen Storage System Pressure Vessels: This document provides education standards for generic hydrogen storage vessels, which includes information on their construction, manufacturing, and certification requirements.
• XVd Hydrogen Storage System On Tank Valve: This document provides education standards for the on tank valve (OTV) for fuel cell vehicle safety. The standard highlights the operation of OTVs and defects. 
• XVe Pressure Regulation and Regulators: This document provides education standards for single and two stage regulator operation, which includes information on onboard and offboard pressure regulation and regulators, their functions, safety functions, features, and operating parameters.