ENE417 Hydrogen, Battery and Thermoelectric Technologies
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Peter Hugh Middleton
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
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The hydrogen economy - hydrogen production methods focusing on water electrolysis
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Electrolyser technologies - PEM and AEL, SOEC
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Hydrogen storage methods - compressed gas, hydride systems
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Fuel cell systems - PEM, SOFC, AFC
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Fuel cell system engineering and control
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Fuel cells in transport and stationary applications
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Fuel processing methods
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Single cell design and testing
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Major battery technologies for transport and stationary applications
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Lithium ion batteries (LIB) - their use, characteristics and recycling
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Thermoelectricity and materials, Peltier effect, Seebeck effect
Thermoelectric cells, systems and applications
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to
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gain an advanced understanding of hydrogen, electrolysis, fuel cells, batteries, and thermoelectrics, the various types available and how they work
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have knowledge of the basic principles of operation allowing the students to appreciate the advantages and benefits over conventional energy systems
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measure current-voltage and power curves for PEM, SOFC and AFC fuel cells
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design and build a fuel cell and test it
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understand battery technologies especially lithium ion batteries (LIB)
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understand the charge - discharge characteristics of LIBs and gain some practical experience of their characteristics
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understand the operation of thermoelectric modules (TEGs), their uses and energy harvesting
gain some practical experience with thermoelectric generators and coolers
Examination requirements
Satisfactory submission of a project report and completion of exercises done in group. Information will be given in the Canvas at the beginning of the course.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work with main emphasis on project-based learning. Part of the syllabus must be read as self-study. Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes, if there are places available.
Assessment methods and criteria
Portfolio. Group graded assessment. The group as a whole is graded. Further information about contents and weighting of the report will be given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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ENE412 – Solar Cells and Fuel Cells | 5 |