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Module Title LM High temperature fuel cells
SchoolChemical Engineering
Department Chemical Engineering
Module Code 04 36870
Module Lead Dr Bernardo Sarruf, Dr Kun Zhang, Prof Robert Steinberger-Wilckens
Level Masters Level
Credits 10
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-24 hours
Tutorial-2 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-4 hours
Guided independent study-70 hours
Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description The module will cover High Temperature Fuel Cell (HT-FC) technologies and their science
• Introduction in electrochemistry /thermodynamics of HT-FC.
• HT_FC types, materials, designs, fuels, and systems
• HT-FC operation with variable fuel sources.
• HT-FC characterisation and testing.
• Lifetime and degradation issues in HT-FC.
• Applications of HT-FC; Heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems.
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 HT-FC technology today and in future markets;
  • Describe the theoretical basis of HT-FC with respect to the electrochemistry and thermodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex problems;
  • Be able to choose appropriate technology when faced with a moderately complex engineering design task; Select appropriate materials for HT-FC designs and define crucial properties;
  • Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Assessment 36870-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:
100% individual coursework report 2500 words

Reassessment:
100% re-submission of coursework
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