TC24 - Chemical Measurements - Talks
IMEKO Talks on Chemical Measurements
Date: 26th February 2026
Event: 45-minute Discussion Club “IMEKO Talks on Chemical Measurements”
Organised by: IMEKO TC24 “Chemical Measurements”
Topic: Metrology for Hydrogen Fuel Quality: Reference Materials and Proficiency Testing
Date and time: 26th February 2026, 1 p.m. (CET - Rome time)
Online
Fee: free of charge for participants
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Moderator: Dr Erinc Engin
Short description of the discussion topic:
NPL’s Hydrogen Group develops the metrological foundations needed to ensure reliable hydrogen fuel quality in line with ISO 14687 and EN 17124. The team produces accredited reference materials, advanced analytical methods and sustainable proficiency testing schemes to support laboratory accreditation and harmonised measurement across Europe. Recent work includes validation of new sampling systems, assessment of contaminant stability in cylinders and type IV tanks, and guidance for accurate hydrogen fuel analysis. These developments address critical gaps in calibrants, sampling and intercomparison, enabling trustworthy hydrogen quality measurement for emerging FCEV and heavy‑duty applications.
Briefly about the moderator:
Dr Erinc Engin
Dr Erinc Engin is a Senior Scientist in Energy Gas Metrology at the National Physical Laboratory, specialising in hydrogen quality, gas analysis and primary reference materials. He has over 20 years’ experience at NPL and TÜBİTAK UME, working across gas chromatography, PRM development and ISO‑compliant reference‑material production. He has led national and international metrology projects and contributed extensively to CCQM and EURAMET comparisons. Dr Engin holds a PhD focused on material synthesis and characterisation from Heriot‑Watt University and has published widely in gas metrology and related fields. He has a background in chemical metrology and certified reference materials production gained at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC-IRMM) in Geel (Belgium).
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