Alternative Energy Technology 5110 Fundamentals of Fuel Cell Technology (4 Credits) Fall 2009 Monday & Wednesday, 4:30–6:20 pm. 293 Manoogian INSTRUCTORS: Srinivasan Venkatesan Ph.D. By Appointment, Engineering Phone: 248-346 5358 Email: venkatesan5@msn.com K. Y. Simon Ng, Ph.D., P.E., 1123 Engineering 313-577-3805 sng@wayne.edu OFFICE HOURS: 6:30-7:30 pm M/W directly after class SUMMARY: OBJECTIVES: This course addresses fundamental process and materials aspects of fuel cell technology. A descriptive overview of key fuel cell technologies including proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, direct methanol fuel cells, and solid oxide fuel cells will be provided together with potential applications for transportation and stationary and portable power. Hydrogen production/storage will also be covered. • • • • • Learn the fundamental thermodynamic and kinetic principles of fuel cells Quantitatively understand the power performance of fuel cells and its dependence on operating conditions Develop a detailed descriptive understanding of key fuel cell technologies and their components Learn the properties of hydrogen as a fuel and methods of production and storage Understand basic fuel cell system design and its potential applications in transportation and stationary and portable power PREREQUISITES: Senior standing in the science or engineering disciplines. TEXTBOOK: James Larminie and Andrew Dicks, “Fuel Cell Systems Explained,” Second Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2003. REFERENCES: Frano Barbir, “PEM Fuel Cells: Theory and Practice,” Elseveir Academic Press, New York, 2005. (On reserve at Purdy Library and Chapters 2-3 on electronic reserve.) Xinguo Li, “Principles of Fuel Cells,” Taylor and Francis, New York, 2006. (On reserve at Purdy Library.) (Many useful references in WSU library at call number TK2931) WEBSITES: www.eere.energy.gov www.fuelcelltoday.com www.fuelcellseminar.com www.fuelcells.org ASSIGNMENTS: The student will be responsible for all lecture material and advance reading assignments, homework assignments, term project, term paper, quizzes, midterm exam, and final exam. HOMEWORK: Homework will be due one week after assignment. Late homework will not be accepted. Teamwork on homework is encouraged. However, outright verbatim copying of homework or other obviously unethical conduct in completing and submitting your homework will be prosecuted according to the cheating policy of the College and the University. TERM PROJECT: The term project will be a team engineering assignment to be performed by groups of 2-4 students working as a team culminating in a team presentation to class. All team members are expected to participate and share in the presentation. EXAMS: Exams and quizzes will be open book. Make-up exams will be given only by prior arrangement and only for valid reasons. College policy states that anyone giving or receiving information during an exam will be given an immediate failing grade for the course. GRADING: Homework and quizzes Mid-Term Term Project Final Exam Grade scale: A B C D F >90% 80-90% 70-80% 60-70% <60% 25% 25% 25% 25% TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE Day Topic Sep 9 Sep14 Sep 16 Sep 21 Sep 23 Sep 28 Sep 30 Oct 5 Intro to Fuel Cells Larminie - Chpt 1 FC Intro – Thermodynamics Larminie - Chpt 2 (see also Barbir) FC Intro – Reactant Flow Rates Larminie - Chpt 2, App 2 FC Intro – Polarization Curves Larminie - Chpt 3 (see also Barbir) FC Intro – Kinetics Larminie - Chpt 3 FC intro – Modelling Larminie - Chpt 3 Alkaline Fuel Cells Larminie - Chpt 5 PEM Fuel Cells – Part 1 Larminie - Chpt 4 Guest Lecture – Dr.Swathi Swathirajan(Ex-GM) PEM R & D PEM Fuel Cells – Part 2 Larminie - Chpt 4 DMFC and PAFC Larminie - Chpt 6 Review for Midterm Larminie Chpt 1-6, Lectures 1-11 Midterm Oct 7 Oct 12 Oct 14 Oct 19 Oct 21 Oct 26 Oct 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 9 Nov. 11 Nov. 16 Nov.18 Nov 23 Nov 25 Nov 30 Dec.2 Dec 7 Dec 9 Dec 14 Advance Reading Assignment Intro to High Temp FC Larminie - Chpt 7 MCFC and SOFC Larminie - Chpt 7 Guest Lecture –Dr. Rosa Young-ECD Metal Hydride R&D(Tentative H2 Fuel Production and Storage Larminie - Chpt 8 Guest Lecture –Dr. Dennis Corrigan: PEM & EV Term Project/Term Paper Workshop Term Project/Term Paper Workshop Term Project/Term Paper Workshop Term Project/Term Paper Workshop Tour to ECD Ovonics Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Activity, Rochester Hills MI(Tentative) Term Project Workshop Term Project Presentations Term Project Presentations Term Project Presentations Review for Final Exam Final Exam Ven Sept.7,2009