Professional for Hydrogen Production

Certification according to ISO 17024 | Non-accredited area

The Fraunhofer Personnel Certification Authority certifies qualifications in the field of "Hydrogen".

The certificate "Professional for Hydrogen Production (Advanced Level)" validates fundamental knowledge of graduates in the field of hydrogen production, focusing on economic, technical, and regulatory aspects.

A "Professional for Hydrogen Production (Advanced Level)" gains a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen production processes and their applications, enabling them to manage projects effectively. Graduates can comprehend Power-to-X technologies for key hydrogen derivatives, analyze cost structures, evaluate market trends, and explore transportation and infrastructure challenges. They can identify various forms of hydrogen, evaluate transport methods, explain fuel cell mechanisms, and assess hydrogen's role in decarbonization.

The examination is aimed at employees in the energy sector, particularly those involved in hydrogen production, project management, engineering, and sustainability roles. This includes professionals from industries focused on renewable energy, chemical engineering, and environmental management who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in hydrogen technologies and applications.

Registration and examination regulations

Registration

 

Please contact Ms. Fuhrmann for information on the examination and registration.

Examination dates

presence exam (P) | online proctored (O)

 

 

Examination contents

Economics of the Hydrogen Value Chain

  • Fundamentals of Power-to-X (PtX) technologies
  • Cost structures and economic viability
  • Market trends and regulatory influences
  • Transportation and infrastructure challenges
  • Location selection and evaluation

H2 Applications

  • Storable and transportable forms of hydrogen
  • Hydrogen products and applications
  • Hydrogen transport methods
  • Fuel cell mechanisms and applications
  • Decarbonization considerations in factory redesign
  • Hydrogen's role in decarbonization

Technical Project Development for a Hydrogen Production System

  • Objectives of hydrogen production systems
  • Development and implementation processes
  • Scope and interfaces of hydrogen systems
  • Maintenance and repair measures
  • Technical and economic risk assessment
  • Legal framework conditions

Conventional and Sustainable Hydrogen Production Processes

  • State of the art in hydrogen production
  • Importance of green hydrogen
  • Electrolysis concepts
  • Technical requirements and process efficiency
  • Suitable electrolysis technologies

Energy Resources: Wind Energy

  • Wind energy resource origins
  • Site assessment procedures
  • Wind turbine components and foundation types
  • Cost categories in wind projects
  • Condition monitoring benefits

Energy Resources: Solar Energy

  • Temperature and irradiance effects on PV output
  • Key components of PV plants
  • PV layout advantages and disadvantages
  • Main performance indicators
  • Causes of PV system degradation

Safety Challenges of Hydrogen Production Systems

  • Safety risks in hydrogen handling
  • Legal safety obligations
  • Technical safety standards
  • Risk analysis methods
  • Explosion protection measures

Regulatory Framework, Voluntary Certification, and Market Instruments

  • International regulations and standards
  • Sustainability criteria for PtX projects
  • Market instruments in hydrogen projects
  • Site-specific legal requirements