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Review and Analyses of International Standards and Implications for Implementing Korean Hydrogen Charging Station in UAE

한국형 수소충전소의 UAE 구축을 위한 인허가 절차 검토 및 적용 방안 모색

  • 변영지 (노스웨스턴 칼리지 공학부) ;
  • 김승환 (한국교통원구원) ;
  • 진광성 (한국교통원구원) ;
  • 서영욱 (한국교통원구원) ;
  • 백영순 (수원대학교 공과대학 환경에너지공학 전공)
  • Received : 2023.09.04
  • Accepted : 2023.12.11
  • Published : 2023.12.30
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Abstract

Recently, a hydrogen charging station-related memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Korea Transport Institute and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Transport in Abu Dhabi, creating a foundation for exporting green hydrogen charging stations and hydrogen powered public transit buses developed with Korean technology to Abu Dhabi. Reliable construction and operation of the charging stations require a thorough review on associated standards and legal requirements. In particular, it is essential to analyze currently effective standards related to hydrogen production, hydrogen vehicle charging, and hydrogen charging stations. This paper specifically focuses on comparative analysis of hydrogen-related standards in the UAE and the Republic of Korea. Similar to UAE, Korean hydrogen charging station-related standards follow International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards. From real-life experiences in developing and operating charging stations, even more essence of ISO standards have been adopted in Korean standards than UAE. In particular, ISO standards related to fire prevention are additionally included in Korea. This paper also suggests procedural and administrative strategies for enabling application of Korean hydrogen charging station-related standards in UAE.

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Acknowledgement

This paper describes one of research activities for the R&D Project sponsored by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) of South Korea (Project name: Overseas hydrogen-based public transportation infrastructure technology development, Project number: 21OHTI-C163280-01). It was supported by Korea Transport Institute participating in the project.

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