Revised KGS Guidelines for Hydrogen Equipment in Korea
5. December 2024The 159th Gas Technology Standards Committee Meeting, held on November 15, 2024, by the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS), introduced significant revisions to 11 KGS codes, including updates related to hydrogen equipment. Changes to hydrogen equipment standards include KGS AH171 for hydrogen extraction facilities and KGS AH271 for water electrolysis equipment, both of which now align overcurrent protection and grounding standards with international norms (IEC 60204-1 and IEC 60364-5-54). For stationary fuel cells, as per KGS AH371, safety measures for idle operation during grid anomalies have been added, and performance testing of power conversion devices has been harmonized with Korean standards (KS C 8569). Mobile hydrogen fuel cells also saw updates, including higher allowable exhaust temperatures for forklifts (KGS AH372) and improved durability testing for drone applications (KGS AH373) to meet IEC 62282-6-200 standards. Hydrogen equipment typically requires KGS certification for legal operation and market approval in Korea.
Further updates include clarifications and refinements to other gas-related standards. These cover changes in liability insurance forms for gas boilers, installation standards for double-structured flues, and revisions to terminologies under KGS GC209. LPG standards, such as KGS FP331, now emphasize rigorous safety evaluations for container charging and inspections. All updates aim to enhance safety, promote international harmonization, and provide clear technical guidelines for the gas and hydrogen industries.
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