Hydrogen Jet Flames and Hydrogen Explosions Course

Hydrogen use is growing rapidly in the world. If you want to understand the fundamental safety principles behind hydrogen releases, flames, and explosions, this is the course for you.

Facts

Scope:

The course is available either as an advanced level 1,5 credit course or as a massive open online course (MOOC).

MOOC

Estimated 5 weeks, 3 hours per week

For Advanced Level Course

In addition to self-studies in the MOOC, students are also required to:

Attend three online meetings, 1 hour, 30 minutes per meeting.
Pass quizzes and assignments

Complete a final report.

Course start:
MOOC: Link to be published soon

Advanced level course: Spring 2027

Location:
Online

Language:
English

Price:
MOOC: Free

Advanced level course: Free for students from EU/EEA/Switzerland

Registration

MOOC - Register for the course in the link: here

Advanced level course – Register at universityadmissions.se

What do you learn?

In Hydrogen Jet Flames and Hydrogen Explosions, you will learn how hydrogen behaves when it leaks, ignites, and burns, including key concepts such as under-expanded jets, spontaneous ignition mechanisms, deflagrations, detonations, and DDT. You will also explore how hydrogen jet flames form, how long they can extend, and what hazards they pose. This course provides essential knowledge for anyone working with hydrogen systems, infrastructure planning, or safety engineering.

Who is the course for?

The course is for anyone who is curious to know more about hydrogen safety. Basic or foundational knowledge of hydrogen is required.

Teachers

Rhoda Afriyie Mensah, Andrea Correa, Lucas Andersson, Michael Försth.

Expression of Interest

This course is given in English. Please click on the link to register your interest.

Contact us

Rhoda Afriyie Mensah rhoda.afriyie.mensah@ltu.se

Michael Försth michael.forsth@ltu.se