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| Code | KM643 |
| Name | Fuel Cells |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Doktora Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. GÜLFEZA KARDAŞ |
| Course Instructor |
1 |
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to understand the working principles of fuel cells, their properties and importance in energy conversion systems.
Course Content
Fuel cells and their basic properties, thermodynamics of fuel cell reactions, electrochemical reaction kinetics, mass transfer in fuel cells, heat transfer, low temperature fuel cells, history of low temperature fuel cells, high temperature fuel cells, history of high temperature fuel cells, alkaline fuel cells, phosphoric acid fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Handbook of Fuel Cell, Fundamentals and Survey of Systems, Wolf Vielstich (Editor), Arnold Lamm (Editor), Hubert A. Gasteiger (Editor), Wiley
Notes
Scientific Publication
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain how a fuel cell works. |
| LO02 | Describe the main components. |
| LO03 | Describe the different fuel cell types |
| LO04 | Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different fuel cell types. |
| LO05 | Understand the relation between cell voltage, power density and efficiency of the fuel cell |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | By developing current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and research, it reaches data that will bring innovation to its field. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | S/he has the knowledge to contribute to the chemistry literature. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Develops new methods and strategies in modeling current problems and producing problem specific solutions. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | It follows the developments in the field of chemistry, acts in accordance with scientific ethical rules and constantly renews itself. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Determines the necessary methods for experimental measurement and uses the instruments in accordance with the sensitivity limits. | |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Plans and maintains a scientific study. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains high level skills in using research methods in studies related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can prepare scientific articles and publish scientific articles related to the field in international refereed journals. | |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to work individually and make independent decisions. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Follows directions in the field, gains the ability to analyze complex situations that may occur. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | S/he can organize projects and events in her/his field, and realize the stages of creating a project, executing it and reporting the results. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Presents the results of their studies in written and oral form. Approaches environmental problems scientifically. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 2 | Compenent of electrochemical cell | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 3 | Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 4 | Efficient efficiency in fuel cells and comparison with Carnot cycles | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 5 | Introduction to fuel cell types | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 6 | Mass transfer in fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 7 | Heat transfer in low temperature fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Book and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 9 | Heat transfer in high temperature fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 10 | History of fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 11 | Alkaline fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 12 | Phosphoric acid fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 13 | Molten carbonate fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 14 | Solid oxide fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 15 | Direct methanol fuel cells | Related book chapter and internet | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Book and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
| 17 | Term Exams | Book and internet | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Sözlü Sınav, Ödev |
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 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||