Syllabus ( CED 551 )
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Basic information
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Course title: |
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells |
Course code: |
CED 551 |
Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Ercan ÖZDEMİR
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ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
Type of course: |
Area Elective
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Language of instruction: |
English
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Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
Professional practice: |
No |
Purpose of the course: |
The purpose of this course is to provide a survey of the production and conversion pathways of hydrogen, and description of the electrochemical cell, fuel cell and the related technologies from simple methods to state of the art advanced energy systems. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Describe the general operating principles of an electrochemical cell and its main components
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
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Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Classify fuel cells according to electrolyte and operating temperature
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
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Apply knowledge in a specialized area of chemical engineering and food technologies disciplines,
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Describe the main chemical reactions occurring at anode and cathode of fuel cells
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
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Apply knowledge in a specialized area of chemical engineering and food technologies disciplines,
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Work effectively in multi-disciplinary research teams
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Defend research outcomes at seminars and conferences.
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Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility.
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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List the main production and conversion pathways of hydrogen
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Chemical Engineering
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results,
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Apply knowledge in a specialized area of chemical engineering and food technologies disciplines,
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Contents
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Week 1: |
Hydrogen as a Strategic Energy Carrier |
Week 2: |
Hydrogen Production Technologies |
Week 3: |
Hydrogen Storage Technologies |
Week 4: |
Electrolytic Processes |
Week 5: |
Electrolysis Systems |
Week 6: |
Introduction to Fuel Cells |
Week 7: |
Fuel Cell Thermodynamics |
Week 8: |
Some Concepts of Electrochemistry, Midterm Exam |
Week 9: |
Electrode Kinetics
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Week 10: |
Fuel Cell Electrocatalysis |
Week 11: |
Proton Exchange Mebrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) Operation, In-term study |
Week 12: |
High Temperature PEMFC Operation, Project Presentations |
Week 13: |
Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC) Operation, Project Presentations |
Week 14: |
PEMFC / DMFC Applications, Project Presentations |
Week 15*: |
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Week 16*: |
Final Exam |
Textbooks and materials: |
1) Lecture Notes 2) Johannes Topler and Jochen Lehmann (Ed.), Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Market Perspectives, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2016, ISBN 978-3-662-44971-4 |
Recommended readings: |
1) Bent Sorensen, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications, Elsevier Academic Press, 2nd Edition, 2011, ISBN 978-0-12-387709-3 |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
Other in-term studies: |
11 |
10 |
Project: |
12-14 |
20 |
Homework: |
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0 |
Quiz: |
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0 |
Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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Total weight: |
(%) |
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Workload
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Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
14 |
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Own studies outside class: |
4 |
14 |
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Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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Homework: |
0 |
0 |
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Term project: |
6 |
5 |
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Term project presentation: |
1 |
3 |
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Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
2 |
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Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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Personal studies for final exam: |
12 |
3 |
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Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25. (1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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