One important factor in this transition is the development of new standards and specifications to ensure the safe and efficient use of alternative energy sources. Later this year, it is expected that Standards Australia will publish the new specification, SA TS 5390, which will set out safety requirements for hydrogen appliances. This new specification is critical to ensuring the safe and effective use of hydrogen appliances in the industry.
AGA’s Hydrogen Test Centre is at the forefront of testing and development for hydrogen appliances. The centre is the largest and most sophisticated hydrogen testing facility in the southern hemisphere and is capable of testing appliances and components for any hydrogen and Natural Gas composition.
AGA’s team of specialist testing engineers have years of experience in this field and have assisted several gas product manufacturers and suppliers with their hydrogen testing needs. Manufacturers have been assessing their gas products to find the optimal hydrogen/methane blend their appliances can tolerate. Some have also developed 100% hydrogen appliances in anticipation of the transition from natural gas to natural gas/hydrogen blends and eventually 100% carbon-free emission hydrogen.
At AGA, we recognise the importance of the transition to renewable fuel sources, and we’re committed to supporting the industry through this process. Our survey, in combination with the new SA TS 5390 specification and our Hydrogen Test Centre, will help the industry to ensure that the transition to renewable energy is safe and efficient.
If you’re a gas appliance manufacturer or supplier looking to develop products that can operate on hydrogen or hydrogen-methane blends, get in touch with AGA’s General Manager, Laboratory, Dennis Karafotias at lab@aga.asn.au.