What are the risks of having hydrogen blended with normal gas in my home or in the gas pipes, compared with normal gas?
Adding hydrogen to natural gas grids is not a new idea. It has been carefully considered in Europe through a...
Safety
How will the blended gas affect my gas appliances?
The effect of blended gas on how appliances operate is one of the areas which are being assessed as part...
Will the blended gas work safely in the underground pipe network?
Hydrogen is routinely and safely distributed as an industrial gas across the world and in the UK today. An important...
What happens if there is a leak?
Keele University and Cadent are responsible for managing gas leaks on their networks. Within homes, qualified gas fitters are trained...
What is the risk of a fire or explosion with the blended hydrogen and natural gas?
For HyDeploy it is important to understand the effect of blending hydrogen with natural gas on existing gas management processes,...
Hydrogen is invisible and does not smell. How will we know if there is a leak?
Neither hydrogen nor natural gas smell in their normal state. Natural gas supplied via gas mains has a special odorant...
How can you be sure we only receive 20% hydrogen when the gases are blended together?
The Project team will make sure the hydrogen is blended with natural gas reliably, at a consistent level and maintains...
What safety requirements does HyDeploy have to meet?
Before any hydrogen can be blended with normal gas in the Keele network, the percentage of hydrogen that will be...
How will you make sure the installation and construction of the hydrogen blending facility is done safely?
As with any construction project on the Keele University site, it is important that the work is undertaken safely. This...
Will the gas safety advice be different when the hydrogen is added?
Gas safety advice for consumers will remain the same during a live trial of blended natural gas and hydrogen, and...
What happens if something goes wrong at any time during HyDeploy?
As in any gas related emergency, the 24 hour National Gas Emergency Service will attend. This service is operated by...
Will appliances still be safe to use during a live trial?
Extensive laboratory testing is being carried out on a range of domestic gas appliances to ensure that all appliances will...
Will this affect household insurance policies?
No. The gas delivered will be approved for delivery as an exemption under the current Gas Safety Management Regulations.
Has there been any safety incidents associated with blending hydrogen with normal gas?
No incidents have been found that relate to the use of the hydrogen and normal gas blend proposed for use...
Have there been other trials showing safe use of hydrogen blended with natural gas?
Hydrogen and natural gas blends have previously been used safely in Europe. Netherlands A project in Amerland in the...
What is the difference between the Health & Safety Laboratory (HSL) and the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)? What are their different roles in HyDeploy?
HSL is part of HSE’s Science Directorate. Its role is to provide impartial scientific evidence to inform the decisions of...
Is there additional danger for buildings which are close to the trial area?
The hydrogen blended gas must be approved by the Health & Safety Executive to be ‘as safe as natural gas’...
Are there any risks associated with producing the hydrogen?
The hydrogen for HyDeploy will be generated on demand at the Keele site in an electrolyser using water. Electrolysis uses electricity...
How and when will the hydrogen and normal gas be blended?
A blending unit will be installed next to the electrolyser behind the Horwood Energy Centre. This will take gas from...
Is there any risk to the buildings close to the electrolyser site?
The electrolyser installation will be assessed to ensure safe operation (for example, compliance with appropriate industry standards). In addition, the...