ENE417 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Gunstein Skomedal
- 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, AE, AEM, and 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
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 and fuel cell, the various types available and how they work
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have knowledge of the basic principles of operation allowing the students to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages compared to conventional energy systems
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measure current-voltage and power curves for PEM, SOFC and AFC fuel cells
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measure current-voltage and power curves for PEM, and Alkaline electrolyser cells
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design and build a fuel cell and test it in the lab
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design and build a water electrolyser cell and test it in the lab
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 person responsible for the course 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.
Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module
Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.
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.
There will not be arranged a postponed exam for the portfolio.
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 |
|---|---|
| ENE412 – Solar Cells and Fuel Cells | 5 |