A leak in a hydrogen installation or storage tank can potentially create an explosive atmosphere. Ignition of this atmosphere can lead to an explosion followed by a flare-up.

Vinçotte conducts a risk analysis to minimize the explosion hazard in your business and advises you on measures to optimize fire safety. Additionally, we can assist you with the preparation of your explosion protection dossier (ATEX) and zoning dossier.

Several blog posts have been published about this risk analysis and how we can assist you with other hydrogen projects. You can find them here.

What you need to know

More about risk analysis of hydrogen installation explosion:

Given Vinçotte's frequent consultation for prevention and risk analysis concerning explosion hazards and fire safety, we offer a package of standardized services for this purpose.

Over the years, we have accumulated sufficient experience and expertise to tailor our approach to unique circumstances, particularly regarding the fire safety of hydrogen installations. In consultation with you and tailored to your needs, we assemble a team of experts from various fields. Each expert will evaluate and assess the safety of your infrastructure from their own perspective. We do this using methods such as HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, FTA, etc.

Additionally, we consider it a challenge to navigate through the maze of legal requirements to always find the most cost-effective solution that ensures the highest level of safety.

Advantages

Benefits of risk analysis for hydrogen installation explosion:

  • We investigate the compliance of your fire safety procedures.
  • Using various investigative techniques (such as the what-if method, ISO TS 16732 - 16733, etc.), we conduct a risk analysis.
  • We evaluate the operation of your fire safety scenarios with special attention to the integration of active fire safety systems.
  • We organize evacuation drills, providing both thorough preparation and debriefing.
  • We assess your fire prevention measures.