The safe deployment of hydrogen infrastructure, such as hydrogen refueling stations and charging stations, requires a deep understanding of explosion risks in complex geometric structures. Although the basic explosion characteristics are known, their specific manifestations in real, obstructed environments require more quantification. These effects were experimentally investigated by constructing an open space, hydrogen refueling station, and charging station scenario using hydrogen cloud explosion experimental platform with a volume of 27 m³ . Using high-speed cameras and pressure sensors, flame propagation and overpressure distribution under different hydrogen equivalence ratios (Φ=0.5, 1.0, 2.5) and ignition heights (0.6 m at the bottom, 1.5 m in the middle) were analyzed. The results showed that both flame propagation velocity and overpressure are affected by ignition height. In open space, the average upward flame speed from a higher ignition point is slightly slower than from a lower one. Compared with open-space mid-level ignition, the presence of a hydrogen refueling/filling station model increases the flame propagation velocity at the same ignition height. The station models have a dual effect on overpressure. With bottom ignition, initial flame occurring below the canopy, the hydrogen cloud film ruptures early, reducing available hydrogen for reaction. Additionally, the rear pressure measurement point is shielded by explosion-proof walls of hydrogen refueling station model and the control room of hydrogen filling station model, leading to lower overpressure compared to open-space ignition. Under mid-level ignition, the initial flame develops near the canopy, where early turbulence from the structure accelerates combustion. In this layout, explosion-proof walls and station structures further promote turbulent combustion, significantly increasing overpressure relative to the open-space case. Based on the analysis, a prediction model for the peak overpressure of hydrogen cloud explosions was developed by incorporating the blockage ratio (φ) and the flame acceleration index (α) across different scenarios. The overpressure peak prediction model shows high accuracy in both open space and hydrogen refueling/filling station scenarios. This study provides key experimental data and predictive tools for the safe design and risk assessment of hydrogen stations.
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