CHE705 FUEL CELLS THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
| Course Code: | 5630705 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (0.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Chemical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Masters |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. HARUN KOKU |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Our objectives in this course are to:
- Describe the fundamentals of fuel cell electrochemistry and thermodynamics.
- Introduce and describe the operation of fuel cell components and stacks.
- Discuss and analyze the effect of fuel cell operating conditions on performance.
- Introduce models of mass, momentum and heat transfer and reaction kinetics in fuel cells.
- Introduce preliminary design procedures for fuel cell systems.
Course Content
Hydrogen energy systems: hydrogen production, storage, safety, and economy. Introduction to fuel cells: Fuel cell types, fundamentals of alkaline, proton exchange membrane, phosphoric acid, and direct methanol fuel cells. Fuel cell electrochemistry, fuel cell components: membranes, catalysts, and membrane electrode assemblies, fuel cell modeling and system design, fuel cell applications.
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast fuel cell technologies to conventional alternatives.
- Identify existing and potential applications of fuel cells within the context of sustainable processes.
- Apply fundamental theory to estimate efficiency and performance characteristics of fuel cells.
- Perform preliminary design of fuel cell applications.
Program Outcomes Matrix
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| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Acquire knowledge in depth and breadth via scientific research in their field; evaluate, interpret and apply this knowledge. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Are thoroughly informed about current techniques and methods of engineering, and their limitations. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Complement and apply uncertain, limited or incomplete knowledge using scientific methods; are capable of integrating knowledge from different disciplines. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Are aware of the new and developing applications of their profession; can study and learn about these applications when necessary. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Can define and formulate problems relevant to their field, develop solutions to solve these problems and employ innovative methods for these solutions. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Develop new and/or original ideas and methods; design complex processes and develop innovative/alternative solutions in design. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Design and apply theoretical, experimental and model-based research; analyze and resolve complex problems that arise during this process. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Can effectively function within intra- and interdisciplinary teams, can lead such teams and formulate solution approaches under complex situations; can work independently and assume responsibility. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Can communicate verbally or in written form in a non-native language, at least at level B2 of the European Language Portfolio. | ✔ | |||
| 10 | Can communicate the progress and results of their studies systematically and clearly in oral or written form, in national or international forums related to their area or others. | ✔ | |||
| 11 | Are informed and aware of the limitations of social, environmental, health and safety-related and legal dimensions on engineering applications. | ✔ | |||
| 12 | Uphold social, scientific and ethical values in acquisition, interpretation and communication of data and in all activities related to their profession. | ✔ | |||