MN0014 Advanced Materials for Fuel Cells

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MN0014
Name Advanced Materials for Fuel Cells
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

The aim of this course is to develop a working understanding of the foundations of polymeric materials for fuel cells and outline the performance, design characteristics and operating issues for various fuel cells.

Course Content

Importance of Energy and Hydrogen Economy. Alternative Energy and Properties of Hydrogen. Introduction to Fuel Cells. Fuel Cell Systems and Working Principles. PEM Type Fuel Cells and General Working Principles. Solid Oxide Type Fuel Cells and General Working Principles. Direct Methanol Fuel Cells and General Working Principles. Phosphoric Acid, Bio and Other Fuel Cell Systems. Applications of Fuel Cell Systems and Next-Generation Fuel Cell Designs. Hybrid Systems.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Barbir, Frano. PEM fuel cells: theory and practice. Academic Press, second edition 2012.

Notes

Lecture Notes


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Understand the principles of electrochemical systems
LO02 Apply the working principles to fuel cells and analyze fuel cell systems
LO03 Select possible monomers for synthesis of fuel cell polymeric materials with desired molecular structure
LO04 Understand the types of losses in fuel cell


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area.
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. 3
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets experimental and observational results. 4
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. 3
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology. 5
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science. 4
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies. 4
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data. 4
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. 3
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Importance of Energy and Hydrogen Economy Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 Alternative Energy and Properties of Hydrogen Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Introduction to Fuel Cells Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Fuel Cell Systems and Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Fuel Cell Systems and Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 PEM Type Fuel Cells and General Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 PEM Type Fuel Cells and General Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Midterm Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Solid Oxide Type Fuel Cells and General Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Direct Methanol Fuel Cells and General Working Principles Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Phosphoric Acid, Bio and Other Fuel Cell Systems Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Applications of Fuel Cell Systems and Next-Generation Fuel Cell Designs Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Hybrid Systems Lecture Notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Project Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
15 Project Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
16 Final Exam Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Final Exam Lecture Notes Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 10 20
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
Final Exam 1 20 20
Total Workload (Hour) 162
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,48
ECTS 6 ECTS