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| Code | MN0014 |
| Name | Advanced Materials for Fuel Cells |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Term | Spring |
| 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 |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
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 2 | 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 2 | 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 2 | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 16 | Final Exam | Lecture Notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exam 2 | 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 | ||