ECTS - Fuel Cell Technologies
Fuel Cell Technologies (ENE412) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cell Technologies | ENE412 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | N/A |
| 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 Lecturer(s) |
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| 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;
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| 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 | |
| 2 | Fuel Cell Basic Chemistry and Thermodynamics | |
| 3 | Fuel Cell Basic Chemistry and Thermodynamics | |
| 4 | Fuel Cell Electrochemistry | |
| 5 | Fuel Cell Practice Studies | |
| 6 | Main PEM Fuel Cell Components and Materials Properties | |
| 7 | Midterm Exam | |
| 8 | PEM Fuel Cell Stack design | |
| 9 | PEM Fuel Cell Stack design | |
| 10 | Fuel Cell System Design | |
| 11 | Overview of Fuel Cell Types | Chapter 8 |
| 12 | Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Economy | |
| 13 | Term Project | |
| 14 | Term Project | |
| 15 | Term Project | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice, Frano Barbir, Elsevier Academic Press |
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Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 25 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 25 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 50 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 9 | 140 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 60 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | |
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| Major Area Courses | X |
| 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 | An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. | X | ||||
| 2 | An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. | X | ||||
| 3 | An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. | X | ||||
| 4 | An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. | X | ||||
| 5 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 6 | An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. | X | ||||
| 7 | An ability to communicate effectively. | X | ||||
| 8 | The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. | X | ||||
| 9 | Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. | X | ||||
| 10 | Knowledge of contemporary issues. | X | ||||
| 11 | An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. | X | ||||
| 12 | Skills in project management and recognition of international standards and methodologies | |||||
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 | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 130 | ||