Low Temperature Systems - AM105033
Title: Low Temperature Systems
Guaranteed by: Department of Inorganic Technology (105)
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology
Actual: from 2023
Semester: both
Points: 4
E-Credits: 4
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination: 2/1, C+Ex [HT]
Capacity: winter:unknown / unknown (unknown)
summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
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Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester
Guarantor: Yakovlev Yurii Mgr. Ph.D.
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Annotation
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.
Last update: Paidar Martin (01.11.2022)
Aim of the course

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.

Last update: Paidar Martin (01.11.2022)
Literature
  • 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.
Last update: Paidar Martin (01.11.2022)
Syllabus

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

Last update: Paidar Martin (01.11.2022)
Course completion requirements

Completing a course is written + oral exam. The requirement for an exam is a graduation test calculation and a project to advance the topic.

Last update: Paidar Martin (01.11.2022)