Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LM Fuel Cell Systems
School	Chemical Engineering
Department	Chemical Engineering
Module Code	04 38403
Module Lead	Dr Yousif Al-Sagheer/ Prof Robert Steinberger-Wickens
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-8 hours Guided independent study-72 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The module will supply the principle and technical knowledge necessary to integrate fuel cell stacks (covered in modules Low and High Temperature Fuel Cells, O2 & O3 of the MSc programme Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies) into fully functional system, mainly covering details of the Balance of Plant and integration and packaging issues. This will include: - air and fuel gas supply and processing - heat exchangers, - water and heat management - electrical connection(s) The module builds on knowledge of fuel cell stack functions and designs and should only be taken after completing either O2 or O3 modules of the MSc programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Present and explain in detail the components in fuel cell systems, the boundary conditions in setting their specifications, and their function. Describe the Physics, Chemistry and Engineering of fuel cell system components and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex engineering problems. Choose appropriate components when faced with a moderately complex engineering design task. Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Assessment	38403-01 : Class Test : Class Test (35%) 38403-02 : Coursework : Coursework (65%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: individual engineering design study, 3000 words (65%) class test (35%) Reassessment: re-submission of engineering design report (100%)
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