Hydrogen Gas Plume Imager Demo
Problem statement
Imagine a highly flammable, invisible gas leaking through an industrial complex, undetected until disaster strikes-a sudden explosion erupts, engulfing the facility in flames, causing catastrophic destruction, loss of life, and millions in financial damages. Hydrogen, a promising source of renewable energy, poses unique challenges for safe use with its odorless and invisible nature, rendering traditional leak detection methods ineffective. The U.S. Department of Energy and other industry partners require a safe, cost-effective, and efficient hydrogen leak detection technology to prevent accidents, minimize downtime, and maintain compliance with safe practice regulation. Current hydrogen leak detection methods rely on portable detectors, soap bubble tests, and instrumented systems like gas sensors and pressure monitoring. These approaches suffer from delayed response times, frequent recalibration needs, and placement challenges. Hence, existing leak detection methods are often slow and inefficient in real world applications, leaving infrastructure vulnerable to potential danger. Our solution addresses a safe, efficient, and scalable hydrogen leak detection technology, safeguarding workers, infrastructure, and enabling widespread use of hydrogen as a renewable source of energy.
Team members
Ahmed Al-Karam – facilitator
Mohamed Alherz – communicator
Mohammed Alnuaimi – admin
Remaz Alzayer – accountant
Client
Matthias Beuting
UW – Mechanical Engineering