Last update: Paidar Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D. (01.11.2022)
The course on low temperature systems is describing the overall system need for low temperature fuel cell systems as well as details of the components in the systems. Focus is on PEFC systems, but covering also the systems need for alkaline fuel cells (AFC) as well.
Aim of the course
Last update: Paidar Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D. (01.11.2022)
By the end of the engagement with this course students should be able to
Define, present and explain the structure, main components of an LT-FC system;
Describe the interaction and interdependencies of system architecture and specific application;
Be able to calculate fuel and energy flows in the system and estimate system efficiency;
Select appropriate fuels and fuel processing for the LT-FC design.
Literature
Last update: Paidar Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D. (01.11.2022)
Larminie/Dicks: Fuel Cells Systems Explained, 2000 (Wiley, 2000, ISBN 0-471-49026-1)
Hayes, John G., and G. Abas Goodarzi. Electric Powertrain : Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central,
Fuel Cell Science and Engineering : Materials, Processes, Systems and Technology, edited by Detlef Stolten, and Bernd Emonts, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2012.
Syllabus
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1. System component and balance of plant
2. Hydrogen supply
3. Hydrocarbon fuel processors for PEFC systems
4. Heat management
5. Oxidants – Oxygen and air systems
6. Electrical Subsystem
7. System degradation mechanisms
8. Designing systems
9. Other low temperature systems
Course completion requirements
Last update: Paidar Martin doc. Ing. Ph.D. (01.11.2022)
Completing a course is written + oral exam. The requirement for an exam is a graduation test calculation and a project to advance the topic.