TE4073 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Syllabus:
TE4073 Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES
To study in detail on the hydrogen production methodologies, possible applications and various storage options.
To understand the working principle of a typical fuel cell, its types and to elaborate on its thermodynamics and kinetics.
To study the cost effectiveness and eco-friendliness of Fuel Cells.
UNIT I HYDROGEN – BASICS AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
Hydrogen – physical and chemical properties, salient characteristics. Production of hydrogen – steam reforming – water electrolysis – gasification and woody biomass conversion – biological hydrogen production – photo dissociation – direct thermal or catalytic splitting of water.
UNIT II HYDROGEN STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS
Hydrogen storage options – compressed gas – liquid hydrogen – Hydride – chemical Storage – comparisons. Safety and management of hydrogen. Applications of Hydrogen.
UNIT III FUEL CELLS
History – principle – working – thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process – performance evaluation of fuel cell – comparison on battery Vs fuel cell.
UNIT IV FUEL CELL – TYPES
Types of fuel cells – AFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, DMFC, PEMFC – relative merits and demerits.
UNIT V APPLICATION OF FUEL CELL AND ECONOMICS
Fuel cell usage for domestic power systems, large scale power generation, Automobile, Space. Economic and environmental analysis on usage of Hydrogen and Fuel cell. Future trends in fuel cells.
COURSE OUTCOME
After completion of the syllabus student able to :
Know the working of various fuel cells, their relative advantages / disadvantages and hydrogen generation/storage technologies.
REFERENCES
1. Viswanathan B. and Aulice Scibioh.M, Fuel Cells – Principles and Applications, Universities Press, 2006.
2. Rebecca L. and Busby, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: A Comprehensive Guide, Penn Well Corporation, Oklahoma, 2005.
3. Bent Sorensen (Sørensen), Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications, Elsevier, UK 2005.
4. Kordesch K. and G.Simader, Fuel Cell and Their Applications, Wiley-Vch, Germany 1996.
5. Hart A.B. and G.J.Womack, Fuel Cells: Theory and Application, Prentice Hall, New York Ltd., London 1989.
6. Jeremy Rifkin, The Hydrogen Economy, Penguin Group, USA 2002.
7. Barclay F.J., Fuel Cells, Engines and Hydrogen, Wiley, 2009.