ML3026 Fuel Cell Technology Syllabus:
ML3026 Fuel Cell Technology Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare the students for:
1. Learning the basics of hydrogen and its production and storage methods.
2. Gaining knowledge about the basics of fuel cells and their scope for energy related applications.
3. Understanding the different types of fuel cells and their working.
4. Acquiring knowledge on the thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process.
5. Getting an insight into fuel cell applications and its economics.
UNIT – I HYDROGEN – PROPERTIES, PRODUCTION AND STORAGE
Hydrogen as a source of energy, physical and chemical properties, salient characteristics, relevant issues and concerns – Production – Steam Reforming – Water Electrolysis – Photo-dissociation and Catalytic methods – Storage options – Compressed gas – liquid – hydrides and other chemical forms – Safety issues.
UNIT – II FUEL CELLS – BASICS
Fundamentals of Fuel Cells – Brief History – Attractive Features – Comparison of Battery and Fuel Cells – Working Principle – Components of Fuel Cells – Importance and Scope for Applications.
UNIT – III FUEL CELLS – CLASSIFICATION
Types of fuel cells – Construction and Working of PEMFC, DMFC, AFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, BFC– relative merits and demerits – Applications.
UNIT – IV FUEL CELLS – KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process – Butler Volmer Equation – Losses and types – Performance Evaluation of Fuel Cells – Efficiency.
UNIT – V FUEL CELLS – APPLICATIONS AND ECONOMICS
Fuel cell usage for domestic power systems, large scale power generation, automobile, space applications, economic and environmental analysis on usage of fuel cell, future trends of fuel cells
TOTAL:45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon Completion of the Course, the students will be able to
1. Understand the hydrogen properties and know the Hydrogen generation and storage methods.
2. Recognize the principle operations of fuel cells and their components.
3. Comprehend the different types of fuel cells and their uses.
4. Understand the thermodynamics and kinetics behind the fuel cell processes.
5. Apply the fuel cells for domestic, automotive, space craft power generations and evaluate the techno-economics of fuel cells.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Viswanathan B. and Aulice Scibioh.M, “Fuel Cells – Principles and Applications”, Universities Press, 2006.
2. Hart A.B. and G.J.Womack, “Fuel Cells: Theory and Application”, Prentice Hall, New York Ltd., London 1989.
REFERENCES:
1. Rebecca L. and Busby, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Guide”, Penn Well Corporation, Oklahoma, 2005.
2. Bent Sørensen, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications”, Elsevier, UK 2005.
3. Kordesch K. and G.Simader, “Fuel Cell and Their Applications”, Wiley-Vch, Germany 1996.
4. Andrew L Dicks, David A J Rand, “Fuel Cell Systems Explained”, 3rd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2018.
5. Jeremy Rifkin, “The Hydrogen Economy”, Penguin Group, USA 2002.