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Hydrogen Safety Management Roadmap 2.0

Hydrogen safety is the foundation for becoming a leading hydrogen industry nation

Leading hydrogen industry nation

Building a clean hydrogen ecosystem

Developing the world’s leading hydrogen industry

Hydrogen future technology strategy

Robust hydrogen safety management

Importance of hydrogen safety management

Hydrogen as a flammable gas스

Fire and explosion

New technology products and equipment

Development of safety standards and implementation of safety

Hydrogen products and equipment

Pre-use safety inspection

Ongoing safety management

Ensuring public acceptance

Contributions to the hydrogen economy

Providing hydrogen safety technology

We possesses a wide range of hydrogen sensor technologies, including catalytic combustion, semiconductor, and thermal conductivity types, that enable both hydrogen leak detection and hydrogen purity measurement.
Our sensors can measure hydrogen concentrations across a broad range from below the lower explosive limit (4%) up to 100%, thereby enhancing the safety of hydrogen infrastructure, such as vehicles, charging stations, and power plants.
Capable of wide-range hydrogen concentration measurement from 0 to 100% (≤20 ppm, ≥90%)

Lower explosive limit of hydrogen: 4%%
Low-concentration detection: hydrogen leak monitoring
High-concentration detection: hydrogen purity measurement

Wide-range hydrogen concentration measurement: 0–100%
Detection: ≤20 ppm, ≥90%

Low concentration: ≤0.1%

Explosion warning concentration: 1–10%

Full range: 0–100%

Participation in hydrogen infrastructure pilot project

BUSINESS LIST

In collaboration with Korea East-West Power, we are participating in the demonstration of hydrogen and oxygen sensors.
Sensors have been installed at the hydrogen production base located in Donghae, Gangwon-do, and are currently in demonstration operation.
Hydrogen and oxygen sensors have been applied to the water electrolysis demonstration facilities (Korea East-West Power).

2023

Development and demonstration of core technologies for high safety in renewable energy-based alkaline water electrolysis systems

Test site

Korea East-West Power Donghae Bio Power Center: 223 Guho-dong, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do

Demonstration project

2 years starting from June 2023

Participating organizations

Enterprises Research Institutes Universities

Techwin, Korea East-West Power, Suso Energen, Hanwha Solutions, Shinwoo Electronics, INNOTECO, Dankook University, Hoseo University00, Hanyang University, Chungnam National University, Ajou University

Demonstration site for water electrolysis facilities

Installation of hydrogen gas sensors

Establishment of a hydrogen production base in Donghae, Gangwon-do
Construction of dedicated hydrogen and ammonia terminal
Based on Korea East-West Power references
Hydrogen sensor PoC in progress
Ammonia sensor PoC under discussion [scheduled to begin in 2024]

Collaboration on next-generation hydrogen technology research

DEVELOPMENT

Aiming to secure breakthrough technologies to lead the hydrogen market
Participation in new technology development areas, including water electrolysis, fuel cells, and liquid hydrogen transportation
Future technology: Securing breakthrough technologies to lead the hydrogen market

Establishing a hydrogen safety management framework focused on hydrogen vehicle charging stations and fuel cells
Supporting the commercialization of new hydrogen technologies and equipment, with emphasis on safety management

ROADMAP

Building a clean hydrogen ecosystem

Water electrolysis Ammonia Liquid hydrogen

Large-scale 12.5MW renewable energy-linked project
Pilot demonstration of ammonia-based clean hydrogen production
Building a large-scale hydrogen ecosystem

Developing the wold’s leading hydrogen industry

Regulatory easing for new technology development

Seven key areas including water electrolysis, liquid hydrogen transportation, fuel cells, and charging stations
Self-service hydrogen vehicle charging stations and fuel cell installations at LPG stations

Building a clean hydrogen ecosystem

Future technology

Securing breakthrough technologies to lead the hydrogen market

Driving strategy

37 projects (58%) to be completed by next year 64 projects

Regulatory improvements to develop the world’s leading hydrogen industry

Developing H2 safety standards to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem

Hydrogen safety management for balanced progress in safety and industry

Details

28 safety standards developed

Hydrogen mobility / Hydrogen power generation

Hydrogen vehicle and mobility charging at hydrogen vehicle charging stations [2024]
Development of dedicated safety standards for hydrogen blending in city gas pipe networks [2026]

Clean hydrogen production/power generation

Development of dedicated safety standards for large-scale water electrolysis and hydrogen extraction facilities [2023]
Development of dedicated safety standards for high-pressure water electrolysis stacks [2024]
Development of safety standards for ammonia-based hydrogen extraction facilities [2025]

Liquid hydrogen full cycle

Development of safety standards for LNG cold energy piping for liquid hydrogen production [2024]
Development of safety standards for core liquid hydrogen components such as vessels and valves [2024]
Development of safety standards for liquid hydrogen imports and receiving terminals [2025]

Ammonia Utilization

Establishment of safety standards for large-scale ammonia tanks and piping for power generation [2027]
Development of safety standards for ammonia ship refueling and standard vessels [2027]

18 regulatory improvements

Inspection system

Application of a rapid inspection system for new technology products and facilities [2024]
Incentives such as relaxed inspections for outstanding autonomous safety management operators [2023]

Introduction of self-service hydrogen vehicle charging

[2024] and relaxation of safety distance requirements for urban charging stations [2023]
Rationalization of safety standards to promote indoor hydrogen charging [2024]

18 safety management measures

Customized safety management

Strengthening safety management for large-scale hydrogen production and storage facilities [2027]
Establishment of an integrated safety management monitoring system fo hydrogen facilities [2030]

Capacity building / Public awareness

Establishment of hydrogen product testing infrastructure for liquid hydrogen, water electrolysis, and more [2025]
Operation of hydrogen safety experience and public awareness programs, and hosting of hydrogen day [2023]

Contributions to carbon neutrality

CARBON NEUTRALITY

Public deployment of clean energy-based gas products

The smart gas sensor system for detecting hydrogen, city gas, and carbon monoxide has been commercialized with KC (Korea), FCC (U.S.), and CE (Europe) certifications.
The smart gas sensor system has also been confirmed for listing on Amazon.com.
This makes the use of hydrogen-based fuels safer and more accessible for general consumers (B2C), promoting the everyday adoption of clean energy.

Gas safety market

IoT alarm systems for city gas and carbon monoxide
B2C gas safety products for home and camping use
KC (Korea), FCC (U.S.), and CE (Europe) certifications
Confirmed listing on Amazon.com
Design for strategic export

Smart farm/livestock market

Odor management systems for horticulture and livestock
Certified by the Korea Agriculture Technology Promotion Agency, in compliance with national ICT standards
KS standard certification
Expansion into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and temperature/humidity measurement sensors

Supporting smart carbon neutral systems with ICT-based energy safety management technology

The smart sensor system integrated with AI, digital twin, and cloud technologies enhances the safety of energy facilities and contributes to building an efficient clean energy management framework.