Fuel Cell Technologies (ENE412) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Fuel Cell Technologies ENE412 Area Elective 3 0 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
(ENE203 veya CEAC203)
Course Language English
Course Type Elective Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Project Design/Management.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Yılser DEVRİM
  • Research Assistant Hasan Altınışık
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The course aims to provide deeper knowledge, a wider scope and improved understanding of theory, analysis, performance, design and the operational principles of various fuel cell components, systems, fuel processing and hydrogen infrastructure. To understand the current state of technology of stationary, automotive and portable fuel cell systems and components, and the challenges the industry faces today.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Learning fuel cell systems and components
  • Obtain information about hydrogen and fuel cell technologies
  • Learning engineering calculation methods of fuel cell systems
Course Content Introduction: fuel cell operating principles,history,types,components and systems;fuel cell thermodynamics and electrochemistry:Nernst equation,Tafel equation,cell voltage,fuel cell efficiency and losses for operational fuel cell voltages;proton exchange membrane fuel cells:components and system, construction and performance, critical issues and recent developments;fuel cell stack design and calculations; hydrogen production, storage, safety and infrastructure; balance of fuel cell power plant

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Fuel Cell Technologies Lecture Notes
2 Fuel Cell Basic Chemistry and Thermodynamics Lecture Notes
3 Fuel Cell Basic Chemistry and Thermodynamics Lecture Notes
4 Fuel Cell Electrochemistry Lecture Notes
5 Fuel Cell Practice Studies Lecture Notes
6 Main PEM Fuel Cell Components and Materials Properties Lecture Notes
7 Midterm Exam Lecture Notes
8 PEM Fuel Cell Stack design Lecture Notes
9 PEM Fuel Cell Stack design Lecture Notes
10 Fuel Cell System Design Lecture Notes
11 Overview of Fuel Cell Types Lecture Notes
12 Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Economy Lecture Notes
13 Term Project Lecture Notes
14 Term Project Lecture Notes
15 Term Project Lecture Notes
16 Final Exam

Sources

Other Sources 1. PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, Frano Barbir, Elsevier Academic Press
Course Book 2. Ders Notları

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project 1 24
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 1 36
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 3 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. X
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. X
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. X
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project 1 20 20
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 20 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 40 40
Total Workload 128