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H2
Characteristics
Designing with H2
The Hindenburg
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- The common perception of hydrogen is that it is a
dangerous, flammable, explosive gas due to the
Hindenburg incident.
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However, fuels we use everyday such as gasoline, kerosene and
natural gas are also very dangerous, flammable,
and explosive.
- The idea of using hydrogen as a fuel in a locomotive situation may make some
people uncomfortable. The use of hydrogen raises many questions
concerning the safety of the public as well as the equipment itself.
- This project is taking every possible scenario into account when developing
and designing the train and associated equipment. A team of students is
constantly overseeing safety issues from lab procedures to design and
operation considerations ensuring a safe train is built.
- Additionally, outside consultants from Seattle Fire Department, and UW environmental
services have been consulted due to the public nature of the project. Their
expertise is very valuable in teaching the students on the national codes
and regulations which the train will have to meet in order to gain approval to
run.
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