Hydrogen Refuelling Station – Infographic

Year Level(s)	Years 6-10
Subject Area(s)	Science General Science
Topic(s)	Electrolysis Hydrogen Refuelling Station Hydrogen Gas Production Fuel Cells Decarbonisation Hydrogen Distribution Renewable Energy Energy Transformations
Resource Type	Infographic

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.
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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.

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