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OPINION | Is it safe to burn hydrogen in the home? Let's look at the evidence

Using H2 in domestic settings would increase the risk of explosions compared to natural gas, writes chemical engineer Tom Baxter

Houses built by DNV in the Netherlands to test hydrogen safety in a domestic setting. Note that the buildings were constructed in a remote area in case of explosions.
Houses built by DNV in the Netherlands to test hydrogen safety in a domestic setting. Note that the buildings were constructed in a remote area in case of explosions.Photo: DNV
  • Tom Baxter
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Published 5 October 2022, 08:23Updated 26 June 2023, 13:58