Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LH Fuel Cell Electrochemistry
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 38401
Module Lead	Dr Neil Rees
Level	Honours Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-18 hours Tutorial-8 hours Guided independent study-74 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module will cover the basics of modern electrochemistry of relevance to fuel cell study: -Thermodynamics -Electrochemical Kinetics -Mass transport in electrochemical and fuel cell systems -Experimental techniques -Fuel cells and electrolysers -Electrocatalysis and key reactions in fuel cell science -
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the key areas of the module, especially thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell electrochemical systems. Analyse a set of data for the key limiting factors affecting the results Make appropriate calculations, and propose suitable further experimental investigations Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Assessment	38401-01 : Coursework : Coursework (50%) 38401-02 : Class test : Class Test (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 50% class test (online via Canvas), 1 hour 50% written coursework, 1000 words (max). Reassessment: 100% coursework.
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