| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ESE4005 | Fuel Cell Technology | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İREM FIRTINA ERTİŞ |
| Course Objectives: | By the end of this course the students will have understood the operation mechanism of different fuel cell types as well as have applied fundamentals of electrochemistry in order to calculate the performance of fuel cell systems with respect to various operation parameters such as feed type and concentration, temperature and pressure. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Recall the basic terms regarding fuel cell terminology II. List the criteria of classifying fuel cells III. Compare the main types of fuel cells in terms of operation and system characteristics IV. Recognise the major historical breakthrough events in the history of fuel cell development V. Relate the main properties of fuel cell types such as power output or operation temperature to their application fields VI. Calculate the operating voltage of a fuel cell via taking the effects of irreversibilities into account VII. Apply Nernst Equation to find out the electrochemical potential of fuel cells as a function of temperature and pressure VIII. Explain the main characteristics of individual fuel cell types such as molten carbonate, phosphoric acid, proton exchange membrane, solid oxide, alkaline and direct methanol fuel cells |
| Types of fuel cells, their advantages, connecting cells in series, efficiency and fuel cell voltage, the effect of pressure and gas concentration, proton exchange membrane fuel cells, alkaline electrolyte fuel cells, applications of fuel cells. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Definition and Basic Characteristics of Fuel Cells | ||
| 2) | Comparison of Main Types of Fuel Cells | ||
| 3) | Historical Development of Fuel Cells | ||
| 4) | Fuel Cell Applications | ||
| 5) | Fuel Cell System Components | ||
| 6) | Fuel Cell Electrochemistry | ||
| 7) | Nernst Equation | ||
| 8) | Types of fuel cells | ||
| 9) | Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells, Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells | ||
| 10) | Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells | ||
| 11) | Alkaline Fuel Cells, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells | ||
| 12) | Presentations | ||
| 13) | Presentations | ||
| 14) | General Review | ||
| Course Notes: | Ders notları dersin Öğretim Üyesi tarafından sağlanacaktır. Lecture notes to be provided by the instructor. |
| References: | 1. “Combustion”, Glassman I., Yetter R.A., Academic Press-Elsevier, 4th edition (2008) |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | % 0 | |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | % 0 | |
| Presentation | 1 | % 25 |
| Project | % 0 | |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 45 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 55 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 45 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 16 | 6 | 96 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Project | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Workload | 148 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |