Hydrogen Refuelling Station – Infographic

Topic

Energy

Year Level

Years 7-10

Subject

Science

Sector

Energy & Renewables

Introduction

This sheet illustrates and provides a concise description of the typical design for localised hydrogen refuelling stations.

Educational Value Statement

  • Illustrates energy transformations within a system.
  • Demonstrates the scientific and technological advancements influenced by the environmental and social drive towards decarbonisation.
  • Describes the important chemical processes of water electrolysis, steam methane reforming and coal gasification for hydrogen production.
  • Can be downloaded as a PDF File.


Key Learning Objectives

  • Students identify the different industry colour classifications of hydrogen based on raw materials, production process and by-products produced. 
  • Students identify different forms of energy used in the production of hydrogen gas; solar, wind, electricity, heat and chemical. 
  • Students analyse the sustainable use of water, wind and solar in the production and use of hydrogen as a fuel.
  • Students describe and compare the three most established methods of hydrogen production.
  • Students describe scientific and technological advancements influenced by the environmental and social drive towards decarbonisation.
  • Students explain the chemical processes of electrolysis, steam methane reforming and coal gasification and describe them as important chemical reactions.


Strands

  • Science Understanding: Chemical sciences
  • Science Understanding: Physical sciences
  • Science as a Human Endeavour: Nature and the development of science
  • Science as a Human Endeavour: Use and influence of science