2. Instructor Information
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Name |
An Jihwan |
Department |
Dept of Mechanical Enginrg |
Email address |
jihwanan@postech.ac.kr
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Homepage |
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Office |
기계실험동 301호 |
Office Phone |
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Office Hours |
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3. Course Objectives
This class will cover the introduction to hydrogen-based energy conversion systems; mostly fuel cells. The class will explore society's present needs and future energy demands, examine conventional energy sources and systems, and then focus on alternate energy devices and renewable energy sources, especially on fuel cells and hydrogen resources. This course aims at introducing students to the fundamental aspects of fuel cell components/systems and main characterization methods. Students will learn the basic principles of electrochemical energy conversion systems while being exposed to relevant topics in mechanical engineering and materials science.
4. Prerequisites & require
No prerequisite is needed. Introductory knowledge in mechanical engineering (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, etc.) and materials science (structure and properties of materials, etc.) will be helpful, but not mandatory.
5. Grading
- Exam: 50%
- Presentation: 50%
6. Course Materials
Title |
Author |
Publisher |
Publication Year/Edition |
ISBN |
Fuel Cell Fundamentals, 2nd Edition
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R. O'Hayre, S.W. Cha, W. Colella, F.B. Prinz
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John Wiley and Sons, Inc.,
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2009
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7. Course References
1) F. Rief, Fundamentals of Statistical and Thermal Physics, Mc Graw Hill, Singapore. 1985
2) Y. M. Chiang, Physical Ceramics, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 1997
3) A. J. Bard, Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 2001
8. Course Plan
Week 1 : Introduction to fuel cell and hydrogen technology
Week 2 : Types of fuel cells
Week 3 : Fuel cell thermodynamics 1 - Basics
Week 4 : Fuel cell thermodynamics 2 - Advanced
Week 5 : Fuel cell thermodynamics 3 - Applications
Week 6 : Fuel cell kinetics 1 - Basics
Week 7 : Fuel cell kinetics 2 - Advanced
Week 8 : Fuel cell kinetics 3 - Applications
Week 9 : Fuel cell charge transport 1 - Basics
Week 10 : Fuel cell charge transport 2 - Advanced
Week 11 : Fuel cell charge transport 3 - Applications
Week 12 : Fuel cell mass transport 1 – Gas diffusion layer
Week 13 : Fuel cell mass transport 2 – Flow channels
Week 14 : Fuel cell characterizations 1 – In-situ methods
Week 15 : Fuel cell characterizations 2 – Ex-situ methods
10. How to Teach & Remark
11. Supports for Students with a Disability
- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.
- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.
- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance