Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LM Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels (H2HF)
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 37590
Module Lead	Prof Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites	Introduction to Electrochemistry - (04 26223) Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology - (04 26222)
Co-requisites	- (04 37591) Techniques for Fuel Cell Characterisation - (03 26219) LM Principles of Hydrogen Safety - (04 28864) LM Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Laboratories (FCHLAB) - (04 37592)
Restrictions	None
Exclusions
Description	The module will cover the production and storage of hydrogen as a fuel for fuel cells and for decarbonising industry and the overall energy system. The topics covered include: • An Introduction to Hydrogen • Hydrogen production from fossil energy sources • Hydrogen production by the electrolysis of water at temperatures below 100ºC • High temperature water electrolysis • Hydrogen production using nuclear energy and solar thermo-chemical cycles • Renewable hydrogen, non-electrolysis and natural (geologic) hydrogen Separation and Purification of Hydrogen • Hydrogen Storage • On-board storage • Infrastructure, supply chain, transport, dispensing • Power to Gas technologies
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Present and criticise the methods, potential, benefits, and prospects of hydrogen production, storage and safety handling. Understand concepts that relate to Power to Gas and Power to X concepts. Describe the Physics, Chemistry and Engineering of hydrogen production and storage 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 study report 2500 words reassessment: 100% written coursework, 2500 words.
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