Hydrogen Tank Explosion Demonstration
Typically, hydrogen is safely stored as a compressed gas or liquid. Although hydrogen is a fuel, it needs the presence of an oxidizer, such as ambient air, and an ignition source in order to combust.
In this test demonstration, a cylinder was filled with a dangerous combustible mixture of hydrogen and air. Once sufficient electrical energy is supplied, the mixture ignites, causing rapid combustion and the catastrophic failure of the low-pressure cylinder.
Additional test demonstration videos like this one are exclusively available through hydrogen safety training courses at WHA International. You can experience live test demonstrations at our next in-person training event in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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