As demand for hydrogen grows, careful consideration must be given to the mechanical connections required to safely produce, transport, and utilize hydrogen. Attend this session to learn about the range of fittings available and design characteristics that affect system performance.
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    Chuck Hayes
    Principal Applications Engineer, Swagelok Co.
    Chuck Hayes is a 30-year veteran of Swagelok Company, a world leader in the development of fluid system products, assemblies, and services. He has spent the last 25 years developing a wide range of fluid system products and the past 20 years focused exclusively on fitting technology for alternative fuel applications. Chuck currently holds 7 patents in the US and numerous patents internationally.

    He is an active member of CSA (Canadian Standards Association Group) committees for both CNG and Hydrogen and has recently been the chair of HGV (Hydrogen Gas Vehicles) 4.10 for fittings. Chuck also sits on ISO-TC97 (Technical Committee) and participates in international working groups. During his time as Principal Applications Engineer for the transportation market, Chuck has supported numerous on-vehicle platform development projects globally.

    Today, he concentrates most of his time on the development of hydrogen mobility solutions for both infrastructure and on-vehicle applications. Outside of work, Chuck has been an active leader in the Boy Scouts of America movement and serves as Scoutmaster for a troop that has recently welcomed two of the first female Eagle Scouts in the nation. He also runs an Explorer Scouts post focused on engineering with local high school students at Swagelok.