Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:00
Fuel cell technology is an important consideration for an advancing hydrogen economy. These devices convert chemical energy into electrical energy by utilising a wide range of fuels, with efficiencies of > 80% and limited harmful emissions.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Fuel cell technology is an important consideration for an advancing hydrogen economy. These devices convert chemical energy into electrical energy by utilising a wide range of fuels, with efficiencies of > 80% and limited harmful emissions. The thermodynamic theory behind fuel cell operation will be discussed, as well as solid state ionic theory. The course will offer an in-depth run down of fuel cell types and materials design; detailing common techniques used to characterise the performance of fuel cell components.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 60 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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Written/verbal feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Be able to critically evaluate material choice/design for fuel cells. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe key principles behind electrochemical conversion devices. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain technical knowledge of common techniques used in research and development. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14 | Feedback Weeks | 16 | |
| Feedback |
Data Analysis Exercise. Written/online feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Be able to critically evaluate material choice/design for fuel cells. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain technical knowledge of common techniques used in research and development. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe key principles behind electrochemical conversion devices. |
There are no assessments for this course.
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Be able to critically evaluate material choice/design for fuel cells. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain technical knowledge of common techniques used in research and development. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand and describe key principles behind electrochemical conversion devices. |
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