Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems, South Gloucestershire

Project Scope

Having been involved with the original IAAPS development completed in 2019 at our previous employer, we have continued to work with the IAAPS team and the University of Bath on additional facilities on the site. This project involved the design required to accommodate the installation of a new cryogenic tank for liquid hydrogen storage, along with a tanker bay and associated external works for delivery vehicles. The project also includes the construction of a 22m high vent stack for emergency venting of hydrogen and a non-combustible 3m high wall surrounding the tank compound to protect the building and pedestrian pathway in the event of a hydrogen fuel ignition.

Summary

Location: Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emersons Green, Bristol

Client: IAAPS/University of Bath

Architectural Design: DKA Architects

Project Scope: Having been involved with the original IAAPS development completed in 2019 at our previous employer, we have continued to work with the IAAPS team and the University of Bath on additional facilities on the site. This project involved the design required to accommodate the installation of a new cryogenic tank for liquid hydrogen storage, along with a tanker bay and associated external works for delivery vehicles. The project also includes the construction of a 22m high vent stack for emergency venting of hydrogen and a non-combustible 3m high wall surrounding the tank compound to protect the building and pedestrian pathway in the event of a hydrogen fuel ignition

Statistics

Project Duration: The project started in early 2023 and is ongoing

Tank Capacity: The cryogenic tank is designed to store liquid hydrogen

Vent Stack Height: The vent stack is 22m high

Safety Features: The project includes a non-combustible 3m high wall surrounding the tank compound to protect the building and pedestrian pathway in the event of a hydrogen fuel ignition

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