Course Details in 2021/22 Session

Module Title	LM Fuel Cell Technologies
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 37607
Module Lead	Prof Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	Introduction to Electrochemistry - (04 26223)
Co-requisites	- (04 37591) Techniques for Fuel Cell Characterisation - (03 26219) LM Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels (H2HF) - (04 37590) LM Principles of Hydrogen Safety - (04 28864) LM Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Laboratories (FCHLAB) - (04 37592)
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	Fuel cells are a modern technology to convert chemical energy (fuels) into electricity and heat at very high efficiencies. Apart from water (and CO2, depending on fuel type) there are no harmful emissions from the process. The module will cover uel Cell technologies and their science • electrochemistry/thermodynamics/energy analysis tools • applications of fuel cells and hydrogen • low temperature fuel cells, materials, designs, fuels, and systems high temperature fuel cells, materials, designs, fuels, and systems • fuels for fuel cells • fuel cell systems • environmental analysis, market introduction, economy, and policy framework.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Present and criticise the potential, benefits, boundary conditions, and prospects of employing fuel cell technology today and in future markets Describe the Physics, Chemistry and Engineering of fuel cell technologies and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex problems Choose appropriate technology when faced with a moderately complex engineering design task Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	50% written unseen exam, 1 hour 50% individual coursework report 4000 words Reassessment: 100% coursework
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