ITM Power’s HFuel transportable hydrogen refueling product has met the requirements of the UK’s Department for Transport for road use. (Earlier post.)
In preparation for the HOST (Hydrogen On Site Trials) launch, ITM Power undertook a thorough assessment of system safety and required approvals. This has generated a suite of documentation to evidence the legal transportation of HFuel on UK public roads with a full inventory of hydrogen and to satisfy local fire and Health & Safety authorities.
As part of the assessment, ITM Power created a documentary resource covering the elements required by the Dangerous Goods Division of the Department for Transport. This has involved independent pressure testing to 1.5 times working pressure, assessment by an independent ADR Notified Body and interaction with specialist chemical plant consultants.
Similarly, Revolve Technologies has subjected the HICE (hydrogen internal combustion engine) Transit vans to the appropriate level of assessment. This has included independent leak testing of on board pressure systems, crash test simulation and the implementation of a dynamic leak detection strategy. This has resulted in the vehicles being granted a Vehicle Special Order Type Approval by the Department for Transport to enable them to be used on the road while transporting goods for trials and demonstration purposes.
The HOST launch event on 8 March will include both HFuel and two HICE Transit vans.