Dr. Daniel Albrecht Hydrogen Laboratory
The Dr. Daniel Albrecht Hydrogen Laboratory specializes in experimental work with flammable gases such as hydrogen, methane, and various gas mixtures. The modern laboratory infrastructure, equipped with comprehensive safety systems, enables safe experimentation with large volumes of gas under high-pressure conditions.
Safety Systems
The laboratory is specifically designed for the safe handling of flammable gases under high-pressure conditions. Key safety features include:
- Explosion-protected work areas (Ex-Zone II)
- Continuous gas monitoring and ventilated gas cylinder cabinets
- Special fume hoods for high-pressure gas experiments
- Isolated injection systems and intrinsically safe measurement circuits
Research Focus
Research activities focus on gas mixing processes and microbial interactions in the context of subsurface hydrogen storage. The laboratory features a variety of specialized experimental setups, including:
- A hydrogen-compatible core flooding system
- A setup for measuring gas–gas diffusion in rock samples
- A setup for measuring gas–water diffusion in rock samples
- A slimtube system for investigating mechanical dispersion of gases
- A microfluidic system for observing microbial processes under hydrogen-rich conditions
