What is ISO/TR 15916 - Safety of hydrogen systems about?
ISO/TR 15916 discusses the safety of hydrogen systems. ISO/TR 15916 provides guidelines for the use of hydrogen in its gaseous and liquid forms as well as its storage in either of these or other forms (hydrides).
ISO/TR 15916 identifies the basic safety concerns, hazards, and risks, and describes the properties of hydrogen that are relevant to safety. Detailed safety requirements associated with specific hydrogen applications are treated in separate International Standards.
Note: “Hydrogen” in ISO/TR 15916 means normal hydrogen (1H2), not deuterium (2H2) or tritium (3H2).
Who is ISO/TR 15916 - Safety of hydrogen systems for?
ISO/TR 15916 on the safety of hydrogen systems is useful for:
- Hydrogen appliances manufacturers
- Hydrogen manufacturers
- Health and safety bodies
- Inspection personnel
Why should you use ISO/TR 15916 - Safety of hydrogen systems?
The safe use of hydrogen as a fuel is a primary ISO goal as it seeks to facilitate the rapid emergence of these hydrogen technologies. A key element in the safe use of hydrogen is to understand its unique safety-related properties and related phenomena, and that there are acceptable engineering approaches to controlling the hazards and risks associated with the use of hydrogen.
ISO/TR 15916 provides you with the hazards associated with the use and presence of hydrogen, discusses the properties of hydrogen relevant to safety, and provides a general discussion of approaches taken to mitigate hydrogen hazards. ISO/TR 15916 attempts to address most aspects of hydrogen safety. ISO/TR 15916 helps you in design coupled with appropriate care in the installation of hydrogen appliances that would enhance the safety aspects.
ISO/TR 15916 guidelines help you tailor sufficient specific information for the operation of hydrogen appliances, in the environment in which they are to be used, and for the audience that will use them. Adherence to the principles presented in ISO/TR 15916 can lead to a continuation of the safe and sustainable use of hydrogen.
