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| KunwarR | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7010 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies. Syllabus Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Thermal Engineering SMEA7010 Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technologies. Syllabus SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SMEA7010 HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELLS TECHNOLOGIES L T P Credits Total Marks 3 0 0 3 100 UNIT 1 HYDROGEN – BASICS AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES 9 Hrs. 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 2 HYDROGEN STORAGE AND APPLICATIONS 9 Hrs. Hydrogen storage options – compressed gas – liquid hydrogen – Hydride – chemical Storage – comparisons. Safety and management of hydrogen. Applications of Hydrogen. UNIT 3 FUEL CELLS 9 Hrs. History – principle - working - thermodynamics and kinetics of fuel cell process – performance evaluation of fuel cell – comparison on battery Vs fuel cell. UNIT 4 FUEL CELL – TYPES 9 Hrs. Types of fuel cells – AFC, PAFC, SOFC, MCFC, DMFC, PEMFC – relative merits and demerits. UNIT 5 APPLICATION OF FUEL CELL AND ECONOMICS 9 Hrs. 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. Max. 45 Hrs. COURSE OUTCOMES On completion of the course, student will be able to CO1 - Fundamentally strong understanding on the working of various fuel cells. CO2 - Relative advantages / disadvantages and hydrogen generation/storage technologies. CO3 - Acquire technical competence in fuel cell technology including design and quantitative analysis of various types of fuel cells and the parameters affecting their performance. CO4 - Develop an appreciation for some of the practical aspects of fuelling and fuel cell system integration and operation. CO5 - Become familiar with the Canadian fuel cell and hydrogen sector. CO6 - Broaden awareness with respect to the role and impact of energy in society. TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS 1. Viswanathan, B and M Aulice Scibioh, 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, NewYork Ltd., London (1989). 6. Jeremy Rifkin, The Hydrogen Economy, Penguin Group, USA (2002). END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs. PART A: 5 Questions of 6 marks each – No choice 30 Marks PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice; each carrying 14 marks 70 Marks |
