TY - CONF A1 - Tiebe, Carlo T1 - Sensors for safety and process control in hydrogen technologies N2 - This tutorial provides an overview of the utilization of sensor systems in hydrogen technologies. It discusses the necessary criteria and characteristics of sensor systems, and also demonstrates practical applications of these technologies in terms of safety and process control. Emphasis is placed on various types of sensors such as gas sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, and gas flow sensors. These systems find application in monitoring and regulating operational parameters, detecting potentially dangerous situations, and activating alarm systems. T2 - Sensor and Measurement Science International - SMSI 2023 CY - Nuremberg, Germany DA - 08.05.2023 KW - H2Safety@BAM KW - SensRef KW - Hydrogen KW - Gas sensor KW - Functional safety KW - Uncertainty KW - QI-Digital PY - 2023 AN - OPUS4-57532 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Kröll, Mirco T1 - Harmonised tribological testing of polymers in hydrogen N2 - The focus of this work is to study the tribological performance of polymers in hydrogen atmosphere. Additionally, tests were carried out with up to three different tribometers at two institutions. The challenge to compare and harmonise equipment, procedures, and methods is an important part of the study. T2 - PolyTrib 2024 CY - Portoroz, Slovenia DA - 03.10.2024 KW - Hydrogen KW - Tribometer KW - Comparability KW - Harmonisation KW - Oil-coupled compounds PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61224 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Camplese, Davide T1 - Modelling Fire Response of Cryogenic Liquid Hydrogen Tanks Equipped with Multilayer Insulation (MLI) Systems N2 - In the context of the growing global interest in hydrogen-based green energy, cryogenic tanks equipped with multi-layer insulation (MLI) are emerging as a leading solution for storing hydrogen in vehicles. The integrity of these systems might be threatened during fire exposure. This can trigger the degradation of the MLI materials and induce rapid pressurization of the tank with a high risk of catastrophic failure. In this work, a novel lumped model to simulate the thermal response of MLI-equipped cryogenic liquid hydrogen tanks is presented. The model integrates the accurate database “Coolprop” for hydrogen thermodynamic properties and sub-models for detailed simulation of MLI degradation, providing a realistic simulation of the experimental data obtained under normal operating conditions. The application of the model to several case studies considering different numbers of MLI layers and tank geometries demonstrates that aluminum-based MLI offers scarce protection in case of exposure to a hydrocarbon poolfire. T2 - CISAP 11 CY - Neapel, Italy DA - 15.09.2024 KW - Liquefied hydrogen KW - LNG KW - Fire KW - Insulation KW - MLI PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61389 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Harwege, Finn T1 - Characterisation of vacuum insulation panel based cryogenic insulation N2 - Current medium to large scale hydrogen storage tanks utilize a double walled tank with vacuum and a low thermal conductivity powder as bulk fill between the two tank walls. This approach offers poor failure resistance and is not economic to build at a large scale. In NICOLHy an alternative cryogenic insulation concept using vacuum insulation panels (VIP) targeted for tanks with capacities from 40 000 m³ to 100 000 m³ is in research. VIPs consist of a gas tight envelope that surrounds a low conductivity core material. Within the envelope, a vacuum is created, which supresses convective heat transfer. Since the core material is typically very low thermal conductivity, while the envelope material has a relatively high thermal conductivity, thermal bridges where two adjoining panels meet cannot be avoided. Modeling of the thermal behaviour of VIPs exists for the building industry, but not for cryogenic temperatures or applications with multiple layers of VIPs, both of which present a new challenge. Here, these challenges and goals for the thermal modeling within the project are presented, alongside an overview over the project itself. T2 - Themenvorstellung beim BTU Arbeitsgebiet Technische Akustik CY - Cottbus, Germany DA - 23.09.2024 KW - Liquefied Hydrogen PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61122 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Renewable energies in Germany – Safety aspects with respect to pipelines N2 - BAM was asked to present German strategies and Projects with respect to Pipelines. Beside an introduction to BAM three Major Topics were presented: Power-to-Gas strategy in Germany, an application of distributed acoustic and fiber optic sensors for the continuous monitoring of pipes and so-called West-Jefferson Tests. T2 - 1st International Cold Regions Oil & Gas Seminar CY - Seoul, Korea DA - 07.12.2016 KW - Pipelines KW - Power-to-gas KW - Distributed acoustic sensors KW - Fiber optics PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-38708 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Prewitz, Marc T1 - Glaskapillaren für die Wasserstoffhochdruckspeicherung N2 - Wasserstoff spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien. Um die hohe gravimetrische Energiedichte auszunutzen, bietet sich die die Hochdruckspeicherung an. Um die theoretische Festigkeit, die geringe Wasserstoffpermeabilität vom Werkstoff „Glas“ und das Wissen von Griffith auszunutzen, sollten Glaskapillaren zum Einsatz kommen. Glas bietet diverse Möglichkeiten solche Kapillaren anzuordnen. Es beginnt bei der Bündelung von Einzelkapillaren und geht bis hin zu ganzen Strukturen. Allerdings stellt sich auch die Frage wie die Berstdruckfestigkeit optimal ausgenutzt und dabei noch die Permeation und das mechanische Langzeitverhalten beachtet werden kann. Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die wichtigen Einzelkomponenten diesbezüglich zu untersuchen und einen Langzeitspeicher mithilfe von Simulationen auszulegen. T2 - Fachausschuss I der DGG CY - Würzburg, Germany DA - 09.03.2016 KW - Wasserstoff KW - Hochdruckspeicherung KW - Glaskapillaren PY - 2016 AN - OPUS4-38389 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Trust in Hydrogen Technologies - Safety Issues in the Hydrogen Value Chain N2 - In June 2020, updated in July 2023, the German government presented the National Hydrogen Strategy (NHS), its first strategy for achieving the goals of its hydrogen policy. The NHS sets out a coherent framework for action for the future production, transportation and use of hydrogen and its derivatives, including the corresponding research, innovations and investments. Various measures have been defined to achieve goals such as the decarbonization of various sectors and the market introduction of hydrogen technologies. This will ultimately lead to the introduction of many “new” technologies in many areas of our daily lives, which will only be successful if decision-makers and the public are convinced that these technologies are safe. Therefore, the safety of hydrogen technologies is an important pillar in gaining and maintaining confidence in these new technologies. Safety must keep pace with, or better still, anticipate trends in technological development in order to avoid overly conservative and expensive safety solutions, and at the same time demonstrate the usability and safety of hydrogen. Otherwise, single incidents – not necessarily explosions – can easily lead to uncertainties and therefore to a decrease in trust and acceptance. The presentation will give an overview of how safety issues are addressed in Germany. T2 - Department Seminar - Public Lecture CY - Windhoek, Namibia DA - 12.09.2025 KW - Trustworthiness KW - Hydrogen value chain KW - Safety KW - Public lecture PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64438 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Understanding the science and technology of hydrogen and clean energy projects N2 - As part of the Global African Hydrogen Summit, participating young people and students in Namibia and Africa learned how science and technological developments are interrelated and influence the development of a hydrogen infrastructure in Namibia. There is a global shortage of skilled workers, particularly in Namibia, who are needed now to build pilot plants and in the future to operate large-scale plants in Namibia. The presentation was intended to motivate the audience to pursue a relevant course of study and thus create prospects for the future. T2 - Global African Hydrogen Summit - Youth Programme CY - Windhoek, Namibia DA - 09.09.2025 KW - Science and technology KW - Open research topics KW - Skilled workers PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64437 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Kröll, Mirco T1 - Tribological performance of polymer compounds in gaseous hydrogen N2 - In this study, friction and wear of conventional and alternative high performance polymer compounds, typically used for components of compressors, were investigated in gaseous hydrogen and nitrogen up to 80 bar of gas pressure. The compounds used were a commercial PEEK matrix with 10 wt.% each of PTFE, graphite, and short carbon fibres, a PPS matrix with 10 wt.% each of PTFE and graphite, and an experimental PA12 matrix with PTFE chemically coupled with an oleyl alcohol. Due to the cylindrical shape of the polymer samples, the contact area and pressure change if wear occurs. Therefore, experimental results of pre-screening tests have been used as input for FEM and an analytical model to determine the decreasing contact pressure over time. Afterwards, the outcome of the models was used to determine the duration of the experiments to reach typical contact pressures of seals in hydrogen compressors. T2 - ASMET TriboCorrosion International Conference 2025 CY - Vienna, Austria DA - 23.10.2025 KW - Hydrogen KW - Polymer KW - Tribometer KW - Comparability KW - Harmonisation KW - Oil-coupled compounds KW - Coefficient of Friction KW - Wear KW - FAIR data KW - Standardisation KW - Tribology KW - Database KW - i-TRIBOMAT PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-64473 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Nationale Allianz für Wasserstoff-Sicherheit N2 - Im Rahmen des jährlich stattfindenden BAM-UBA-Behörden-Erfahrungsaustauschs wurde vorrangig Mitarbeitenden aus örtlich zuständigen Vollzugs- und Genehmigungsbehörden die in Planung befindliche Nationale Allianz für Wasserstoff-Sicherheit vorgestellt. Die Allianz besteht aus insgesamt acht Institutionen mit einer breit aufgestellten Expertise zur Sicherheit von Wasserstoff und verfolgt das Ziel, die Entwicklung fehlender Methoden und Kriterien zur technischen Sicherheit von Wasserstoff voranzutreiben, Wissenslücken zu identifizieren und diese durch gemeinsame Forschung zu schließen sowie unabhängige und wissenschaftlich fundierte Bewertungen technischer Risiken bei Wasserstoffanwendungen vorzunehmen. T2 - BAM-UBA-Behördenerfahrungsaustausch CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 02.06.2025 KW - Wasserstoff KW - Sicherheit KW - nationale Allianz PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-63429 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Schmidt, Anita T1 - Transport von Lithium-Batterien N2 - Im Bereich des Transports von Lithium-Batterien erfüllt die BAM gesetzliche Aufgaben. Diese betreffen insbesondere den Transport von Lithium-Batterien und die entsprechenden zulässigen (und von de BAM zugelassenen) Gefahrgutverpackungen. T2 - Erfa Verpackungen 2018 CY - Berlin, Germany DA - 27.09.2018 KW - Gefahrguttransport KW - Gefahrgutverpackungen KW - Lithium-Batterien PY - 2018 AN - OPUS4-47121 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Theiler, Geraldine T1 - Polymer materials in hydrogen N2 - This presentation provides an overview of the applications and challenges related to polymer materials in hydrogen. The effects of hydrogen on polymers are described and test methods to evaluate the interactions between polymers and hydrogen are presented along with case studies. T2 - Masterstudiengang Wasserstofftechnologien DIU CY - Online meeting DA - 25.08.2023 KW - Hydrogen KW - Polymers PY - 2023 AN - OPUS4-61964 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Kompetenzzentrum H2Safety@BAM - Wir schaffen Vertrauen in Wasserstofftechnologien N2 - Im Rahmen des 4. Netzwerktreffens der Wasserstoffakteure im Landkreis TF und Region kamen auf Einladung der Bürgermeister der Gemeinden Baruth/Mark, Am Mellensee, Ludwigsfelde Akteure und Vertreter aus der Region zusammen, um den Aufbau einer Wasserstoffinfrastruktur zur wirtschaftlichen Förderung der Region zu diskutieren bzw. auch laufende Projekte vorzustellen. Die BAM hat ihre Wasserstoffaktivitäten auf dem BAM Testgelände Technische Sicherheit vorgestellt. T2 - 4. Netzwerktreffen der Wasserstoff-Akteure im Landkreis TF und Region CY - Glashütte, Germany DA - 26.05.2025 KW - Brandenburg KW - Netzwerk KW - Wasserstoffinfrastruktur PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-63430 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Cano Murillo, Natalia T1 - Effect of high-pressure hydrogen environment on the physical and mechanical properties of different kinds of carbon black filled elastomers. N2 - As the transition towards the usage of renewable energy is getting urgent, the fluctuations of clean energy production require efficient storage alternatives. Hydrogen offers not only the possibility of energy storage but also, acts as an energy carrier. It is then important to study the effect of highly pressurized hydrogen atmosphere on the materials destinated for its storage and transport, in order to assure the reliable performance of the sealing materials containing hydrogen. In this study, a set of carbon black (CB) filled rubbers comprising hydrogenated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) was tested under high pressure hydrogen atmosphere (1000 bar) and at different temperature conditions: 120°C for HNBR, room temperature and 85°C for NBR and EPDM. The influence of hydrogen on the materials properties was measured after 7 days of exposure under hydrogen and evaluated again after 48h. Density and volume change, as well as hardness, tensile tests, compression set, dynamic mechanical measurements and infrared spectroscopy evaluations were conducted to estimate the impact of high-pressure hydrogen on the rubber grades. Our study reveals, an effect on the physical and mechanical properties, possibly related to small changes in the matrix-filler interaction after the hydrogen exposure. All materials, however, show a trend to recover most of their properties 48h after hydrogen exposure. T2 - RubberCon 2023 CY - Edinburgh, Scotland DA - 09.05.2023 KW - Elastomers KW - Hydrogen exposure KW - Mechanical properties PY - 2023 AN - OPUS4-62007 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - Eine Frage der Technik? Verfahren und Kriterien für den sicheren Betrieb von Wasserstoffanlagen N2 - Das Webinar wird im Rahmen von TransHyDE Systemanalyse (AP5.3 Akzeptanzbewertungen) durchgeführt und adressiert aus einer interdisziplinären Perspektive relevante Aspekte der Sicherheit und öffentlichen Risikowahrnehmung von Wasserstoffprojekten. Dabei erfolgt ein Überblick über Standards der sicherheitstechnischen Forschung, Einblicke aus der Projektkommunikation mit Akteuren und Bürger*innen sowie die Vorstellung aktueller Forschungsergebnisse zur öffentlichen Wahrnehmung der Risiken von Wasserstofftechnologien. Die Diskussion geht den u.a. Fragen nach, welche Rolle das Thema Sicherheit in der aktuellen Planungspraxis spielt, wie transparent über Risiken kommuniziert werden kann, ohne Vertrauen zu gefährden und welche Kommunikationsansätze sich als zielführend zeigen, um gesellschaftlichen Unsicherheiten zu begegnen. Der Vortrag zeigt auf, dass der sichere Betrieb von Anlagen nicht nur mit der Technologie alleine gewährleistet werden kann. T2 - Lunch Talk: Wasserstoff im Fokus: Sicherheit, Risikowahrnehmung und Kommunikation CY - Online meeting DA - 08.12.2025 KW - Gefahrenanalyse KW - Methoden KW - Kriterien PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-65040 LA - deu AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Theiler, Geraldine T1 - Comparison of the sliding behaviour of several polymers in hydrogen N2 - The work presented here deals with the friction and wear behaviour of polymer materials in hydrogen. Commercially available grades of PEEK, PA, PPA, PAI, PI and PBI were investigated at room temperature in air and hydrogen gas (H2) as well as in liquid hydrogen at - 253°C (LH2). T2 - 7th World Tribology Congress, WTC 2022 CY - Lyon, France DA - 10.07.2022 KW - Friction KW - Wear KW - Polymers KW - Hydrogen KW - Cryogenic PY - 2022 AN - OPUS4-62087 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Mair, Georg W. A1 - Hajhariri, Aliasghar T1 - A modular concept for protection against debris flight - Design, properties and usage N2 - With advances in technological development, stationary and mobile storage units for compressed hydrogen are becoming larger and larger. Their number is also increasing. At the same time, their design has evolved from steel and aluminium to pressure vessels made of composite materials. For safety reasons the design approval of those composite cylinders requires fire engulfment tests, which are mainly organised as open-air tests always needs dedicated protection measures. Under some conditions those protections measures even reduce the effort for organisational safety measures if e.g. the emission of splinters can get totally prevented. Another aspect is the improved reproducibility of fire tests by reducing the influence of wind, especially wind turbulence. Between 2017 and 2019, BAM developed a stackable protective frame made of steel to safely capture splinters for the safe execution of high-energy impact tests. However, this frame was not flexible enough for the follow up project, which led to a completely new protection concept for (potentially) destructive tests on gas-filled pressure vessels. This concept is based on very robust building blocks with knobs and holes of a dimension of 1m x 0.5m x 0.5m made from welded steel. Despite their considerable weight of around 500 kg, they can be combined and stacked very easily like ‘Lego bricks’. The presentation will show the flexibility of the concept, some results of tests on the robustness against pressure waves and the effectiveness in wind attenuation. Finally, the interaction with a new, also modular burner concept for localised fires and full engulfment fires will be presented. T2 - 11th International Conference on Hydrogen Safety ICHS 2025 CY - Seoul, South Korea DA - 24.09.2025 KW - Splinter protection KW - Pressure vessel testing KW - Fire engulfment KW - Destructive tests KW - Rupture KW - Gaseous tests KW - Pressure wave KW - Test equipment KW - Precaution measures PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-65099 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Eberwein, Robert A1 - Tugnoli, Alessandro A1 - Okpeke, Bright A1 - Campoari, Alessandro A1 - Zervaki, Anna T1 - NICOLHy - 2nd Stakeholder Advisory Board meeting N2 - The NICOLHy project aims to develop a novel insulation concept based on Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP) that enables the safe, cost- and energy efficient storage of large quantities of LH2. Such large scale LH2 storage technology is necessary for establishing a hydrogen economy with dimensions between 40.000 m³ and more than 200.000 m³ of LH2. However, new design concepts are needed because the currently available technologies used in small and medium storages today are not suitable for up-scaling. The main problems prohibiting the up-scaling are the long production time due to the process chain, the low failure tolerance and the spherical shape, which reduces the payload in technical applications by up to 50% compared to other shapes. The novel concept will change these conditions by a system which is modular, open-form, time-and cost efficient while production, operation and service, multi-failure tolerant and applicable for onshore and offshore applications. The presentations shows details to the concept and presents several safety concerns the project has to deal with. This document contains all presentations from NICOLHys second Stakeholder Meeting. T2 - NICOLHy 2nd Stakeholder Meeting CY - Athens, Greece DA - 22.01.2025 KW - Liquefied hydrogen KW - Insulation KW - Tanks PY - 2025 AN - OPUS4-62564 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Camplese, D. T1 - Analysis of high temperature degradation of multi-layer insulation (MLI) systems for liquid hydrogen storage tanks N2 - The interest in hydrogen-based green energy is increasing worldwide, and the same is true for hydrogen-powered vehicles. Among the possible solutions to store hydrogen in such vehicles, cryogenic tanks equipped with multi-layer insulation (MLI) are the most promising to increase the amount of energy stored per unit volume. However, MLI is affected by severe deterioration when exposed to an external source of heat such as a fire following a car accident, leaving the tank unprotected and leading to failure in a relatively short time. In this work, a one-dimensional model to evaluate MLI thermal degradation when a liquid hydrogen tank is exposed to fire is presented. The relevance of taking MLI degradation into account when simulating the pressure increase due to external fire exposure is here demonstrated through the analysis of several case studies. The results show that MLI systems performance depletes within a few minutes of exposure to hydrocarbon poolfire. T2 - ICheaP 16 CY - Naples, Italy DA - 21.05.2023 KW - LH2 KW - MLI KW - Fire KW - Tank PY - 2023 AN - OPUS4-57553 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Holtappels, Kai T1 - National Alliance for Hydrogen Safety N2 - Hydrogen as an energy carrier offers the possibility of establishing a global and local CO2-neutral energy economy. The Hydrogen Clusters4Future bundle already existing expertise in the field of hydrogen technologies in and around Aachen with actors from Industry, Science and Society. All while considering the entire hydrogen life cycle – from production to storage and distribution to use. Safety is also an important issue and independant analysis on a national level is actually not possible in Germany. Other countries like the US and Canada established national safety alliances to offer support to companies and authorities. BAM, together with other independant institutes in Germany started to establish the National Alliance for Hydrogen Safety and presented this alliance to the community of the Hydrogen Clusters4Future. T2 - Aachen Hydrogen Colloquium CY - Aachen, Germany DA - 14.05.2024 KW - Hydrogen Safety KW - National Alliance KW - Networking PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61403 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER - TY - CONF A1 - Theiler, Geraldine T1 - An overview of tribology in gaseous Hydrogen N2 - In this presentation, an overview in gaseous hydrogen is given along with examples related to metal, coatings, polymers and rubbers materials. T2 - International Seminar, Hydrogen & Materials 2024 CY - Espoo, Finland DA - 06.06.2024 KW - Hydrogen KW - Friction KW - Wear KW - Materials PY - 2024 AN - OPUS4-61408 LA - eng AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany ER -