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  Course Description
Course Name : Advanced Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology

Course Code : OM-518

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. KADİR AYDIN

Learning Outcomes of the Course : At the end of the semester students learn the methods of hydrogen production and storage of hydrogen technologies to have a sufficient level of knowledge and skill.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Teaching of hydrogen generation, storage and fuel cell subjects

Course Contents : Introduction to Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology, Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Storage, Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Alkaline Electrolyte Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells, The Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC), The Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC), The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), Delivering Fuel Cell Power, Fuel Cell Systems Analyzed

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Automotive Engineering Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
2 Hydrogen Production Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
3 Hydrogen Storage Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
4 Efficiency and Open Circuit Voltage /Operational Fuel Cell Voltages Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
5 Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
6 Alkaline Electrolyte Fuel Cells Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
7 Direct Methanol Fuel Cells Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
8 Midterm Exam Classic examination
9 The Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell (PAFC) Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
10 The Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC) Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
11 The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
12 Compressors, Turbines, Ejectors, Fans, Blowers, and Pumps Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
13 Delivering Fuel Cell Power Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
14 Fuel Cell Systems Analysis Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
15 Problem solutions Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
16/17 Final Examination Classic examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Tomorrow´s Energy: Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and the Prospects for a Cleaner Planet,Peter Hoffmann
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has advanced control over the concepts, theories and principles in the automotive engineering department 5
2 Designs and conducts research in the field of automotive engineering, studies the results and reaches a conclusion 4
3 Has various advanced engineering techniques and skills 4
4 Leads defining, designing, developing and using a product or production method. 4
5 Appreciates life-long learning and professional development 5
6 Has a good command of written and spoken general/academic English 3
7 Has good computer skills and does designing, analysing and presentation using the computer 4
8 Has good teamwork and interpersonal skills and being well-rounded, works in a multi-disciplinary team 4
9 Designs systems, components or processes to meet the requirements of advanced engineering in the limits of technical, economical, environmental, productivity and maintainability. 3
10 Independently studies and learns the applications in an automotive company; evaluates the problems critically; formulates problems, and comes up with solution using the required techniques. 4
11 Is inquisitive, visionary and aware of technical and ethical responsibilities 5
12 Has institutional advanced mathematics, science and engineering knowledge 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 6 84
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 6 6
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 138
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.52
ECTS Credit: 6