This sheet illustrates and
provides a concise description of the typical design for
localised hydrogen refuelling stations.
Educational Value
Statement
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Illustrates energy
transformations within a system.
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Demonstrates the scientific
and technological advancements influenced by the
environmental and social drive towards
decarbonisation.
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Describes the important
chemical processes of water electrolysis, steam methane
reforming and coal gasification for hydrogen
production.
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Can be downloaded as a PDF
File.
Key Learning Objectives
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Students identify the
different industry colour classifications of hydrogen based
on raw materials, production process and by-products
produced.
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Students identify different
forms of energy used in the production of hydrogen gas;
solar, wind, electricity, heat and chemical.
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Students analyse the
sustainable use of water, wind and solar in the production
and use of hydrogen as a fuel.
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Students describe and
compare the three most established methods of hydrogen
production.
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Students describe
scientific and technological advancements influenced by the
environmental and social drive towards
decarbonisation.
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Students explain the
chemical processes of electrolysis, steam methane reforming
and coal gasification and describe them as important
chemical reactions.
Strands
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Science Understanding:
Chemical sciences
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Science Understanding:
Physical sciences
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Science as a Human
Endeavour: Nature and the development of science
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Science as a Human
Endeavour: Use and influence of science