1. General information
Course:
HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGY AND FUEL CELLS
Code:
56338
Type:
ELECTIVE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
420 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
605 - SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS. AB
Group(s):
11
Year:
4
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
English
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
JESUS CANALES VAZQUEZ
- Group(s):
11
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Instituto Energías Renovables/0D1
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
926053197
jesus.canales@uclm.es
Lecturer:
JUAN CARLOS PEREZ FLORES
- Group(s):
11
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Instituto Energías Renovables / 0D1
MECÁNICA ADA. E ING. PROYECTOS
926053325
JuanCarlos.PFlores@uclm.es
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
Not established
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB01 | Prove that they have acquired and understood knowledge in a subject area that derives from general secondary education and is appropriate to a level based on advanced course books, and includes updated and cutting-edge aspects of their field of knowledge. |
| CB02 | Apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional manner and show that they have the competences to construct and justify arguments and solve problems within their subject area. |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
| CB05 | Have developed the necessary learning abilities to carry on studying autonomously |
| CEO14 | Acquisition of applied knowledge of energy saving and efficiency. |
| CG01 | Ability to draft, sign and develop projects in the field of Industrial Engineering, in accordance with the knowledge acquired under the provisions of Order CIN/351/2009, for the construction, reform, repair, conservation, demolition, manufacture, installation, assembly or operation of: structures, mechanical equipment, energy installations, electrical and electronic installations, industrial installations and plants, and manufacturing and automation processes. |
| CG02 | Ability to manage activities related to engineering projects in the field of industrial engineering. |
| CG04 | Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of industrial engineering. |
| CT02 | Knowledge and application of information and communication technology. |
| CT03 | Ability to communicate correctly in both spoken and written form. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Reasoning of applicable hydrogen utilisation technologies and their use in fuel cells. Power generation and propulsion applications. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Introduction to Hydrogen Technology & Fuel Cells
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Unit 1.1: Context: Hydrogen as Energy Vector
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Unit 1.2: Distributed Generation
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Unit 1.3: Batteries
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Unit 1.4: Application of Primary and Secondary Batteries
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Unit 2: Hydrogen
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Unit 2.1: Physicochemical Properties
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Unit 2.2: Hydrogen Production: Reforming, Electrolysis, Thermochemical Cycles, Photoelectrochemical
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Unit 2.3: Storage and Distribution
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Unit 3: Fuel Cells
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Unit 3.1: Introduction
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Unit 3.2: Types of Fuel Cells
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Unit 3.3: Triple Phase Boundaries and Electrode Processes
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Unit 3.4: Thermodynamics
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Unit 3.5: Fuel Cell Efficiency
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Unit 4: Fuel Cell Applications
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Unit 4.1: Fuel Cell Systems
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Unit 4.2: Hybrid Systems Renewables-Fuell Cells
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7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB01 CB02 CB04 | 0.88 | 22 | N | N | ||
| Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB05 | 0.32 | 8 | N | N | ||
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB04 | 0.64 | 16 | Y | N | ||
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB03 CB04 CB05 | 0.96 | 24 | Y | N | ||
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB01 CB02 CB03 CB05 | 0.32 | 8 | Y | N | ||
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | CB04 CB05 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | ||
| On-line debates and forums [OFF-SITE] | Online Forums | CB01 CB02 CB04 | 0.8 | 20 | N | N | ||
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB01 CB04 CB05 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | N | ||
| Final test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB02 CB03 CB04 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | ||
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | 1.44 | 36 | N | N | |||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 0.00% | 40.00% | |
| Oral presentations assessment | 30.00% | 30.00% | |
| Progress Tests | 40.00% | 0.00% | |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 20.00% | 20.00% | |
| Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 10.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Evaluation criteria not defined
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Non-continuous evaluation:Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Evaluation criteria not defined
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Final test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Unit 1 (de 4): Introduction to Hydrogen Technology & Fuel Cells | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 4 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Online Forums] | 4 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Unit 2 (de 4): Hydrogen | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Online Forums] | 6 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Unit 3 (de 4): Fuel Cells | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 4 |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Online Forums] | 4 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 8 |
| Unit 4 (de 4): Fuel Cell Applications | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 6 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| On-line debates and forums [AUTÓNOMA][Online Forums] | 6 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 10 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
| Author(s) | Title | Book/Journal | Citv | Publishing house | ISBN | Year | Description | Link | Catálogo biblioteca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Nacional del Hidrógeno y Pilas de Combustible | Página web | www.cnethpc.es | |||||||
| Asociación Española del Hidrógeno | Página web | www.aeh2.org | |||||||
| Plataforma Española del Hidrógeno y Pilas de Combustible | Página web | www.ptehpc.org | |||||||
| A. Léon | Hydrogen Technology | Springer | 978-3-642-09785-0 | 2008 |
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| A. Züttel, A. Borgschulte and L. Schlapbach | Hydrogen as a Future Energy Carrier | Wiley & Sons | 2008 | ||||||
| D. Linden | Handbook of Batteries | McGraw Hill | 2019 | ||||||
| D. Stolten & B Emonts | Hydrogen Science and Engineering : Materials, Processes, Systems and Technology | Wiley | 9783527332380 | 2016 | |||||
| E.G. Technical Services Inc. | Fuel Cell Handbook | U.S. Department of Energy | 2004 | http://www.osti.gov/bridge/servlets/purl/834188/834188.pdf | |||||
| J. Canales-Vázquez & J.C. Ruiz-Morales | Fuel Cells in "Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications. Conversion, Storage, Transmission and Consumption" | Pan Stanford Publishing | 9789814411813 | 2016 | |||||
| J. Larminie and A. Dicks | Fuel Cells Systems Explained | John Wiley & Sons | 2003 | ||||||
| R. O'Hayre, S-W. Cha, W. Colella and F.B. Prinz | Fuel Cell Fundamentals | Wiley & Sons | 978-0-470-25843-9 | 2009 |
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| S. Supramaniam | Fuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Applications | Springerlink (1st Edition) | 2006 | ||||||
| VVAA | Energía: Desarrollos Tecnológicos en la Protección Medioambiental | Thomson Reuters | 978-84-470-3806-0 | 2011 | |||||
| Varios Autores | Pilas de Combustible de Óxido Sólido | CCPC (2ª Edición) | 978-84-7926-567-0 | 2008 |