AU3006 Fuel Cell Technologies Syllabus:
AU3006 Fuel Cell Technologies Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of this course is to provide the students with the basic concepts of various types of Fuel cells, so as to equip the students with knowledge required for the design of component of Fuel cells.
UNIT I FUEL CELL PERFORMANCE
Basic structure, critical functions of components –fuel cell stacking- fuel cell systems types – advantages and disadvantages – applications and status-Thermodynamic aspects of Electrochemical Energy conversion- Cell efficiency – Factors affecting- the efficiency of Electrochemical Energy conversion.
UNIT II ALKALINE (AFC) AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS
Principle of operation – modules- fuel cell stacks-general performance characteristics- Attempts towards advancements-Ammonia as AFC – fuel System issues Electrodes: materials and manufacturing- Stacks and systems- Factors affecting the performance of AFC-Cell componentsAnode and Cathode materials- Interconnects seals- Configurations and performanceEnvironmental impacts – General principle- Cell components- Mechanisms of Electrode reactions
UNIT III DIRECT METHANOL AND PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS
Catalyst and Non catalyst aspects- Methanol cross over- Catalyst aspects and scale upEngineering aspects – Scientific aspects and challenges- Milestones in technology developmentApproaches and challenges to high temperature operations.
UNIT IV FUEL PROCESSING AND HYDROGEN STORAGE
Processing hydrogen from alcohols- producing hydrogen from hydrocarbons- Hydrogen from other sources- Gas clean up- Hydrogen storage- Methods of Hydrogen storage- Hydrogen as Engine storage
UNIT V FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Introduction to fuel cell power conditioning systems- Various options- Fuel cell systems fuelled by Natural gas (PEFC, PAFC, MCFC systems)- Coal fuelled fuel cell system-Combined fuel cell and Gas turbine system- Hybrid fuel cell systems- Electric vehicles
TOTAL :45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
1. Describe the working principles of Fuel cells and its component.
2. Estimate the performance parameters of Fuel cells
3. Develop clear understanding about functioning and types of Fuel cells
4. Evaluate the cost of generation and economics of Fuel cells
5. Assess environmental impact of Fuel cells
TEXT BOOK(S)
1. Viswanathan.B and Aulice Scibion (2008), Fuel Cells: Principles and applications, CRC Press
2. Ryan O’Hayre, Suk‐Won Cha, Whitney Colella, Fritz B. Prinz (2016), Fuel Cell Fundamentals, John Wiley & Sons. Print ISBN:9781119113805
REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Bent Sorensen (2011) Hydrogen and Fuel cells, Academic Press
2. Noriko Hikosaka Behling (2012), Fuel cells, Elsevier Publishers