Ken, this is a very good tip which I had never considered in my own varied circumstances. Besides I really do like your statement on how it changes the worst case scenario. Thanks for both. Joseph

On Mon, 06 Dec 2021 9:22 AM, Ken Kretchman wrote:
> Hi Margaret
>
> If your hydrogen source is a gas cylinder I would highly recommend obtaining it with a flow restricting orifice installed in the
> cylinder valve, as obtained from your vendor. We do this with our non toxic flammables as well as toxics. It changes your worst case scenario considerably.
>
> Hope all is well.
>
> Ken
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> On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 10:51 AM Margaret Rakas > wrote:
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> Good (?) morning,
>
> I am trying to determine the minimum exhaust for hydrogen gas (not liquified) and see that in NFPA 55, section 6.17.3.2 requires a minimum exhaust of 1 scf/min/ft2. I had to look up scf--it is 'standard cubic foot' and is defined as 1 cubic foot of natural gas at 60F and normal atmospheric pressure.
>
> If I know the size of the room and air changes per hour, is it possible to calculate my exhaust without doing an experiment?
>
> MANY thanks!
> Margaret
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