A Baseline Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for the Road Transportation of Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel in Bahrain - A Framework for Future Risk Analyzes
| Author | Al Nahawi, Hamed Mohammed | |
|---|---|---|
| metadata.dc.contributor.department | University of Bahrain, College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering | |
| metadata.dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-20T15:51:26Z | |
| Publication date | 2025 | |
| Degree level | Master | |
| Abstract | Abstract : Net-zero emissions is a global target to which all countries are making commitments. Bahrain has committed to a net-zero emissions target by 2060. To achieve this goal, it is proposed to substitute gasoline and fossil fuels with sustainable and environmentally friendly sources such as green hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles. This study examines hydrogen fuel cell vehicle technologies through an extensive literature review and outlines Bahrain's targets. Additionally, the study presents the available standards for hazardous material transportation, hydrogen transportation, and quantitative transportation risk assessments. The research establishes the framework for a transportation risk assessment assuming green hydrogen as the main fuel for vehicles in the Kingdom. Furthermore, the study establishes baseline risk figures assuming the current road network, the location of the current distribution terminal, and the existing retail fueling stations. The research methodology is mainly in line with the methods prescribed in the "Guidelines for Quantitative Risk Assessment 'Purple Book' (CPR 18E)." Statistical analysis of the General Directorate of Traffic's (GDOT) accident statistics is conducted to construct a frequency analysis. The results of the frequency analysis are used to predict the probability of future accidents in a likelihood analysis. Subsequently, a consequence analysis is performed to evaluate the severity of loss of containment (LOC) events and their escalation. Finally, the consequence severity and incident likelihood results are combined to establish the baseline risk figures. Keywords: Transportation Risk Analysis; Quantitative Risk Analysis; Net-Zero Emissions; Green Hydrogen; Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; CPR 18E Purple Book | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | Drupal node 4681 | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.other | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/dar/baseline-quantitative-risk-assessment-qra-road-transportation-hydrogen-vehicle-fuel-bahrain | |
| metadata.dc.identifier.uri | http://165.227.56.122/handle/123456789/7174 | |
| Language | en | |
| Link | https://digitalrepository.uob.edu.bh/en/_flysystem/fedora/2026-04/002466_a_baseline_quantitative_risk_assessment_qra_for_the_road_transportation_of_hydrogen_vehicle_f.pdf | |
| Title | A Baseline Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for the Road Transportation of Hydrogen Vehicle Fuel in Bahrain - A Framework for Future Risk Analyzes | |
| Type | Master's Thesis | |
| College | College of Engineering | |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
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