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Hydrogen, Battery and Thermoelectric Technologies

ENE417-G

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should be able to

  • gain an advanced understanding of hydrogen, electrolysis, fuel cells, batteries, and thermoelectrics, the various types available and how they work
  • have knowledge of the basic principles of operation allowing the students to appreciate the advantages and benefits over conventional energy systems
  • measure current-voltage and power curves for PEM, SOFC and AFC fuel cells
  • design and build a fuel cell and test it
  • understand battery technologies especially lithium ion batteries (LIB)
  • understand the charge - discharge characteristics of LIBs and gain some practical experience of their characteristics
  • understand the operation of thermoelectric modules (TEGs), their uses and energy harvesting

gain some practical experience with thermoelectric generators and coolers

Course contents

  • The hydrogen economy - hydrogen production methods focusing on water electrolysis
  • Electrolyser technologies - PEM and AEL, SOEC
  • Hydrogen storage methods - compressed gas, hydride systems
  • Fuel cell systems - PEM, SOFC, AFC
  • Fuel cell system engineering and control
  • Fuel cells in transport and stationary applications
  • Fuel processing methods
  • Single cell design and testing
  • Major battery technologies for transport and stationary applications
  • Lithium ion batteries (LIB) - their use, characteristics and recycling
  • Thermoelectricity and materials, Peltier effect, Seebeck effect

Thermoelectric cells, systems and applications

Teaching methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory work with main emphasis on project-based learning. Part of the syllabus must be read as self-study. Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 200 hours.

Examination requirements

Satisfactory submission of a project report and completion of exercises done in group. Information will be given in the Canvas at the beginning of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio. Group graded assessment. The group as a whole is graded. Further information about contents and weighting of the report will be given in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.”

Offered as Single Standing Module

Yes, if there are places available.

Admission Requirement if given as Single Standing Module

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.

Credit reduction

  • ENE412-G with 5 credits.

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Duration

1 semester

Credits

7.5

Start

Autumn

Campus

Grimstad 

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Science 

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