3632 Corrosion management and wider asset integrity for assets handling hydrogen

Overview:

EI 3632 Corrosion management and wider asset integrity for assets handling hydrogen presents a practical reference for identifying and managing corrosion and integrity threats in hydrogen-handling assets, in the context of a general hydrogen network.

The guideline reflects on essential knowledge on hydrogen’s characteristics, its production, the impact hydrogen has on metallic and non-metallic materials performance and degradation and challenges it poses for assets inspection. It is intended to support engineers, operators and asset managers in developing integrity management systems that address the unique challenges posed by hydrogen, as well as other relevant degradation mechanisms (DMs) (e.g. external corrosion) which impact operational safety and reliability of hydrogen network assets.

Ultimately, this document aims to facilitate the safe, reliable and efficient use of hydrogen as part of the global energy transition.