Information Package

Master's of Energy Engineering without Thesis

ENE532

FUEL CELLS AND APPLICATIONS

Course Code
ENE532
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  3. A recognition of the ethical and environmental issues of fuel cells
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionFuel cell types, advantages of fuel cells; Series connection between cells; Other parts of the fuel cell; Hydrogen fuel cells; Efficiency and fuel cell potential; Efficiency limit; Effect of pressure and gas concentration; Proton exchange membrane fuel cells; Alkaline electrolytic fuel cell; Warm and high temperature fuel cells; Distribution of fuel cell power; Fuel cell applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fuel Cells Fundamental Concepts
2nd Week Fuel Cells Fundamental Concepts
3rd Week Connection of Fuel Cells
4th Week Connection of Fuel Cells
5th Week Efficiency of Fuel Cells
6th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
7th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
8th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
9th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
10th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
11th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
12th Week Fuel Cell Types and Their Analyses
13th Week Power Distribution of a Fuel Cell
14th Week Applications of Fuel Cells
Recommended or Required ReadingO'HYRE, R., COLELLA, W., CHA, S., PRONZ, F.B., Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Wiley, 2006
MENCH, M.M., Fuel Cell Engines, Wiley, 2008
SRINIVASAN, S., Fuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications, Springer Verlag
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 1 10
Quiz 1 10
Attendance 1 5
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz 14 2 28
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam 7 3 21
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 4 24
Presentation (including preperation) 1 6 6
Project 1 42 42
Quiz 6 0.5 3
Term Project Research 1 56 56
Total Work Load291
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.7
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X X
K2
K3
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X
K7
K8 X
K9
K10 X
K11