Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
Tutorial: 0.5
Introduction to and history of various fuel cell systems. Fuel cell fundamentals including thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, fuel cell performance and transport issues. Systems covered include Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Alkaline (AFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC), and Molten Carbonate (MCFC). Fueling processing issues and combined heat and power systems. Overview of the current fuel cell industry. This course is offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Academic Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 21
Engineering Design 21
Lab: 0
Tutorial: 0.5
Introduction to and history of various fuel cell systems. Fuel cell fundamentals including thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, fuel cell performance and transport issues. Systems covered include Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Alkaline (AFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC), and Molten Carbonate (MCFC). Fueling processing issues and combined heat and power systems. Overview of the current fuel cell industry. This course is offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Academic Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 21
Engineering Design 21