Grove utilized four cells, each containing hydrogen and oxygen, to produce electric power which was then used to split the water in the smaller upper cell. An introduction to fuel cells and hydrogen technology by brian cook, heliocentris vancouver, canada whereas the 19th century was the century of the steam engine and the 20th century was the century of the internal combustion engine, it is likely that the 21st century will be the century of the fuel cell. World engineering congress 20, at nust islamabad, pakistan. The student will after course completion be able to describe the principles of solar cells based on pnjunctions, galvanic cells, and electrolysis cells, define efficiencies and relate these to fundamental physical quantities for solar cells their band gaps and the solar spectrum, for fuel cells thermodynamic quantities free energy, enthalpy, entropy. Course hydrogen technology, fuel cells, batteries and. Read about exciting business updates and innovations driving our success as the leading hydrogen and fuel cell provider. Solar cells, fuel cells and batteries class central. If anyone thinks the answer to the energy problem can fit on a bumper sticker, youre wrong. The fuel cell makes more efficient use of the fuel and produces fewer pollutants e. The fuel is oxidized on o the anode and oxidant reduced on the cathode. The pure energy centre fuel cell training course is for anyone wanting to learn about fuel cells before engaging in using them.
What are microbial fuel cells principle construction of mfc components of mfc working of mfc thermodynamics of mfc mfc design types of mfc applications of mfc advantages of mfc limitations of mfc conclusion references. Toyota and fuelcell energy plan to build a giant renewable. Merewether abstract fuel cells are important future sources of electrical power and could contribute to a reduction in the amount of petro leum imported by the united states. Video created by georgia institute of technology for the course introduction to highthroughput materials development. A durable fuel cell power system including hydrogen storage that achieves 60% energy efficiency when operating at peak power and that offers a 325 wkg power density and 220 wl operating on hydrogen. Fuel cell engineering course notes 19982004 eric m. If you want to take the plunge into living the hydrogen life, you have a few options for some of the best car makers in the business. Oms, rcs, fuel cells, auxiliary power unit and hydraulic systems. In chapter 12, different fuel cell systems are described, mainly focusing on their operation principles and characteristics, technologies, and fuel supplies. Vehicles produce about half of the greenhouse gases from a typical u. In some cases, links are given to new lecture notes by student scribes. They are electrochemi cal devices similar to a battery and consist of a container, an. Fuel cells general the concepts of battery and fuel.
Toyota and fuelcell energy are taking a gamble on the worlds first megawattscale carbonate fuel cell power generation plant with a hydrogen fueling station at the port of long beach, california. Direct methanol fuel cell study on anode and cathode catalysts direct methanol fuel cells major problems facing dmfcs introduction study on the anode. The recommended reading refers to the lectures notes and exam solutions from previous years or to the books listed below. Many of the linked sites are not part of, nor affiliated with, fueleconomy. Lecture notes electrochemical energy systems chemical. Beginning with the underlying concepts, the discussion explores fuel cell thermodynamics, kinetics, transport, and modeling before moving into the application side with guidance on system. Grove utilized four cells, each containing hydrogen and oxygen, to produce electric power which was then used to split the water in the smaller upper cell into hydrogen and oxygen. Read polymers for pem fuel cells wiley series on polymer engineering and technology ebook. The primary battery is a convenient source of power for portable electric and electronic devices, lighting, photographic equipment, pdas personal digital assistant, communication. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content.
Extraction of the energy proton exchange membrane fuel. Therefore, study of electrochemistry is important for creating new. The choice of electrolyte material also governs the operating temperature of the fuel cell. Gendrive product literature, case studies and videos. A fuel cell is a device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction of positively charged hydrogen ions with oxygen or another oxidizing agent. Development and future of battery hybrid and fuel cell cars. Fuel cell mdcat chemistry chapter 8 electrochemistry. Click on the topic of interest to go directly there, or scroll down through all of the topics. He knocks the hydrogen fuel cell, delineating its many deficiencies. Pdf simulink implementation of the fuel cell models. Lecture 02 structure of polymer electrolyte membranes.
We guarantee you will definitely learn about fuel cells. There are multiplechoice questions to check your understanding and some more indepth exercises to guide you deeper into the subject. Topics covered in lectures in 2014 are listed below. These contaminants include sulfur and carbon compounds, and residual liquid fuels depending on the type of fuel cell that can deactivate the fuel cell catahydrogen fuel cell engines and related technologies. In chapter, the systematic design of fuel cell hybrid drive trains is introduced. Nptel provides elearning through online web and video courses various. All scribed lecture notes are used with the permission of the anonymous student author. The sites below provide additional information about fuel cell vehicles, hydrogen, and related topics. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells pemfc jens oluf jensen summer school on materials for the hydrogen society, reykjavik, june 19.
Hyundai creates how it works video for its nexo fuel. The video clips are produced in a fastpaced multimedia format during which professor ruzic throws in fun and demonstrations. Fuel cells alternative energy engineering lecture notes docsity. Structure lecture 01 overview of pem fuel cell structure.
Batteries and fuel cells convert chemical energy into electrical energy and are used on a large scale in various instruments and devices. Stand alone systems, concept of microgrid and its components, hybrid systems hybrid with diesel, with fuel cell, solarwind, wind hydro systems, mode controller, load sharing, system sizing. Dod had some very good fuel cells out there that had a lot of promise. A complete, uptodate, introductory guide to fuel cell technology and application. A fuel cell is a galvanic cell in which one of the reactants is a fuel such as hydrogen or methanol which converts the chemical energy from fuel into electricity through a chemical reaction. Vehicular applications of fuel cells are also explained. Fuel cells and portable power solutions videolectures. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles emit approximately the same amount of water per mile as conventional vehicles powered by internal combustion engines. One species of transported from ar one electrode to the other through the electrolyte to combine there with their counterparts, while electrons travel through the external circuit producing the electrical current. A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy of a fuel often hydrogen and an oxidizing agent often oxygen into electricity through a pair of redox reactions. Hydrogen fuel cells 1 hydrogen fuel cells april 5, 2004 gary flomenhoft, bsme, mapp, cee research. Download the electric car development and future of battery hybrid and fuelcell cars iee power read full. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
Development and future of battery hybrid and fuel cell cars iee power. Let me just digress a little bit and talk about shuttle fuel cells. Ppt hydrogen fuel cells powerpoint presentation free. Please dont get donald sadoway going on hydrogen power, a muchhyped government alternative to fossil fuel. Fuel cells require relatively pure fuel, free of specific contaminants. Fuel cells, electrochemistry fundamentals, oxidation and reduction. A fuel cell is a device that converts the chemical energy from a fuel. Honda plans to lease approximately 30 fuel cell cars in california and japan during the next several years.
How the grid works 100820 electricity markets 102920. The lecture video and problems are repeated from last year class, there is nothing new. If you would like to modify the video, please contact us. We do not endorse or vouch for the accuracy of the information found on such sites. You are allowed to download the video for nonprofit, educational use. The reactions carried out electrochemically can be energy efficient and less polluting. A fuel cell is an electrochemical cell that converts the chemical energy of a fuel often hydrogen and an oxidizing agent often oxygen into electricity through a. We always came back with half voltage or partial voltage and most of the fuel cells out. Ppt hydrogen fuel cells powerpoint presentation free to download id. Energy storage, batteries, fuel cells, hydrogen economy.
This fuel cell animation demonstrates how a fuel cell uses hydrogen to produce electricity, with only water and heat as byproducts. Mod12 lec28 solid oxide fuel cell video lecture by prof. Mod12 lec28 solid oxide fuel cell tutorial of advanced ceramics for strategic applications course by prof h. Fuel cells are different from most batteries in requiring a continuous source of fuel and oxygen usually from air to sustain the chemical reaction, whereas in a battery the chemical energy usually comes. Alternative sources of energy an introduction to fuel cells. First fuel cellfirst fuel cell 3 in 1839, william grove, a british jurist and amateur physicist, first discovered the principle of the fuel cell. Fuel cell fundamentals provides a thorough introduction to the principles and practicalities behind fuel cell technology.
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