#17 – Hyfindr Tech Talks – Hydrogen Pressure Relief Valves & Safety Engineering | Olaf Schulenberg – Goetze KG

How do hydrogen pressure relief valves ensure safety across fuel cell and storage systems?

In this episode of Hyfindr Tech Talks, Olaf Schulenberg (Goetze KG) joins Steven Oji to explain the engineering behind spring-loaded hydrogen pressure relief valves — a critical component for ensuring safety in electrolyzers, storage tanks, and liquid hydrogen systems.

Olaf breaks down how these valves regulate excess pressure, their internal mechanics, and the importance of certification, testing, and temperature resilience in hydrogen applications. The discussion highlights how robust valve design and monitoring systems prevent failures and maintain safe operating conditions across diverse hydrogen environments.

You’ll learn about:

• How spring-loaded pressure relief valves function in hydrogen systems

• Safety principles and design features ensuring pressure control

• Testing & certification requirements for cryogenic and high-pressure use

• Applications in electrolyzers, storage systems, and LH₂ transport

• Maintenance and monitoring best practices for long-term reliability

Perfect for engineers, safety experts, and hydrogen professionals focused on system integrity, certification, and pressure management in the hydrogen economy.

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