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Project: Traveler at GPSL 2012. Hydrogen. Just the name causes lots of FUD Almost wouldn't sell it to us in the beginning Now almost can't buy Helium Demands respect, but mostly the same as Helium. Hydrogen. Uses different fittings than He (CGA-350)
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Hydrogen • Just the name causes lots of FUD • Almost wouldn't sell it to us in the beginning • Now almost can't buy Helium • Demands respect, but mostly the same as Helium
Hydrogen • Uses different fittings than He (CGA-350) • Recommended to use regulator (although they recommend for He too) • Is flammable under right conditions
HydrogenFlammability • Hindenburg's rocket-fuel-doped (thermalite) skins were probably a contributing factor • Hydrogen WILL NOT BURN without the presence of Oxygen • Regulators theoretically reduce the risk of friction/spark ignition, BUT see note 2 above • A leaky cylinder inside of a vehicle would be VERY dangerous
Bottle Safety Video (h2-001.mp4) Hydrogen
Hot Wire Video (h2-002.wmv) Hydrogen
Balloon Ignition Video (h2-003.wmv) Hydrogen
HydrogenWhat's Needed? • CGA-350 (Hydrogen) to CGA-580 (Nitrogen) Adapter • Same apparatus that is used for Helium • Some common sense and forethought
DON'T transport inside vehicles DON'T smoke DON'T fill indoors HydrogenDo's and Don'ts • DO prevent air from entering balloon • DO purge the fill line • DO take static-electricity precautions • DO carry fire extinguishers
Any Questions??? Project: Traveler