This course explores the state-of-the-art in fuel cell vehicles and compare with the existing and expanding marked for electric vehicle. Emphasis will be given to cars, lorries, and buses but some examples of ships and other modes of transport will also be discussed. Worldwide deployment will be summarised, and some specific examples taken – such as fleet replacement in Norway and Switzerland.
The technical specification and fuel cell types will be explored along with basic design of the drive chain – types of electric motor, storage tanks, use of excess heat, cold starting (and parking) in sub -zero temperatures, regenerative braking and battery combinations for peak power control. The use of FCs as a range extender to existing vehicles will also be explored.
Last update: Paidar Martin (09.11.2022)
Aim of the course
Students will be able to
Present and criticise the potential, benefits, boundary conditions, and prospects of employing fuel cell vehicles (FCEV) in decarbonising transport and their future market development.
Describe the design basics of FCEV with respect to the main components, their performance and impacts on overall product and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex problems.
Estimate environmental benefits of FCEV over competing technologies, both incumbent and future developments.
Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Last update: Paidar Martin (09.11.2022)
Course completion requirements
Written exam at the end of course.
Last update: Paidar Martin (09.11.2022)
Literature
O’Hayre/Cha/Colella/Prinz: Fuel Cell Fundamentals (Wiley, 2009, 2nd ed., ISBN 978-0-470-25843-9)
G. Hoogers (Ed.): Fuel Cell Technology Handbook, (CRC Press, Boca Raton/London, 2003, ISBN 0-8493-0877-1)
C.-J. Winter/J. Nitsch: Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg/N.Y., 1985, ISBN 0-387-18896-7/3-540-18896-7)
W.Vielstich/A.Lamm/H.Gasteiger (Eds.): Handbook of Fuel Cells, 6 Volumes (Wiley, 2003, ISBN 0-471-49926-9 ff.)
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,
