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  Course Description
Course Name : Fuel Cell And Hydrogen Technology

Course Code : AEN308

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

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 : This course teaches 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 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 Analyzed Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
15 Problem solutions Book and presentations Explanations with presentations
16/17 Final Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Fuel Cell Technology, Nigel Sammes
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 5
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 5
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 5
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 4
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 5
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 5
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 5
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 5
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 5
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 118
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.72
ECTS Credit: 5