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MECH 437 Fuel Cell Technology Units: 3.50
Introduction to and history of various fuel cell systems. Fuel cell fundamentals including thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, fuel cell performance and transport issues. Systems covered include Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Alkaline (AFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC), and Molten Carbonate (MCFC). Fueling processing issues and combined heat and power systems. Overview of the current fuel cell industry.
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3.0, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
NOT OFFERED 2024-2025
(Lec: 3.0, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 21
Engineering Design 21
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the different types of fuel cells and their operating characteristics.
- Quantify and compare energy systems with appropriate metrics (fuel consumption rate, energy density, power density …).
- Apply the laws of thermodynamics to fuel cells.
- Explain fuel cell reaction kinetics, and calculate corresponding losses.
- Calculate Ohmic losses (electronic and ionic) in fuel cell materials.
- Solve coupled transport problems in operating fuel cells.
- Apply integrated energy systems approach to fuel cell systems.
- Explore the fuel cell industry.