MSc in Hydrogen Safety Engineering
An MSc in Hydrogen Safety Engineering is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in hydrogen safety, and for professionals already working in a process industry, energy industry, civil works, aerospace industry, automotive industry, transport and distribution, fire and rescue brigades, insurance, teaching institutions, research institutions, regulators, authorities with statutory jurisdictional responsibilities, and those involved in a variety of activities in the sector such as consulting, manufacture, design, teaching, research, technical operations, construction, and legislation.
An MSc Hydrogen Safety Engineering programme is based on the study of phenomena connected to the safety of hydrogen e.g. unscheduled underexpanded releases and dispersion, spontaneous ignition, microflames and jet fires, deflagrations and detonations, blast waves and missiles, material compatibility to ensure the safety of hydrogen in a variety of practical applications, mitigation technologies, accident prevention methodologies, and, regulations, and appropriate codes and standards.
In addition to providing postgraduate students with a systematic understanding of the scientific/technological principles and techniques involved in hydrogen safety, this unique programme aims to develop an appropriate set of skills and expertise. Its focus is the application of this knowledge to the provision of safety in a wide range of hydrogen applications, systems and infrastructures.
This research-led course draws upon the latest innovations and developments in Hydrogen Safety Science and Engineering and is run in conjunction with the International Short Course and Advanced Research Workshop Series “Progress in Hydrogen Safety”, where world leading experts and researchers come together to deliver teaching materials based on the most up-to-date thinking and ideas, and discuss new findings in the field during round table discussions (optional module Progress in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies).
The content of the modules complies with the International Curriculum on Hydrogen Safety Engineering (http://www.hysafe.org/index.php?ID=68) has been developed by a cohort of more than 60 leading experts and scientists in the hydrogen area. There is an acknowledged and growing need for specialists in hydrogen safety engineering. Graduates with the MSc in Hydrogen Safety Engineering will be suitably qualified for employment opportunities at various industrial corporations, governmental bodies, research organisations, educational institutions, and consultancy businesses in the emerging hydrogen economy.
The University of Ulster’s MSc in Hydrogen Safety Engineering programme is offered by the Hydrogen Safety Engineering and Research Centre (HySAFER) which is internationally recognised for its research and education activities relating to hydrogen. Since 2004 HySAFER has secured substantial European funding to further develop its hydrogen safety research, education and training. The MSc programme in Hydrogen Safety Engineering is the first and the only such academic programme in the world. It gives graduates the opportunity to specialise in this new and rapidly advancing field. Teaching is delivered fully on-line or in blended mode with face-to-face block releases.
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