UVIC
UNIVERSITY
OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
M
VICTORIA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
MECH 549 – Fuel Cell Technology
Instructor
Dr. Ned Djilali, EOW 525
email: ndjilali@uvic.ca
tel: 721-6034 (office)
http://www.me.uvic.ca/~ndjilali/
Reference Books
• M. M. Mench, Fuel Cell Engines, Wiley, 2008 (ISBN: 978-0-471-68958-4)
•
J. Larminie & A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained, Wiley, 2003
•
F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells, Elsevier, 2005.
•
X. Li, Principles of Fuel Cells, Taylor & Francis, 2005.
•
W. Vielstich, A. Lamm, H. A. Gasteiger (Eds.), Handbook of fuel cells: fundamentals,
technology, and applications, Wiley, 2003
•
Fuel Cell Handbook-7th Edition, US Department of Energy, (2004). [Download]
•
S. Sunden & M. Faghri (Eds.), Transport Phenomena in Fuel Cells, WIT Press, 2005
Course Objectives and Overview
Fuel cells are at the forefront of what has been termed the “hydrogen economy”. They offer the
prospect of zero-emission sustainable energy for a wide spectrum of applications and over a
broad range of power requirements, from mW to MW. Examples of existing and planned
commercial applications include: FCs powered buses, stand-by power plants for buildings and
telecommunications, cellular phones, and in-situ drug delivery systems.
Fuel cells are electrochemical energy conversion devices consisting of an array of special
materials and relying for their operation on the coupling of reaction kinetics, charge transport,
fluid flow, heat and mass transfer. The practical implementation of FC technology involves
system integration of a fuel cell stack with ancillaries (compressor, heat exchanger, fuel
processor etc.) and a fuel supply. The primary focus of the course will be on fuel cell stacks, with
an introductory overview of system issues.
The primary objectives of the course are to: (i) develop a basic understanding of the
electrochemical, thermodynamic and transport processes governing fuel cell operation; (ii)
acquire technical competence in fuel cell technology regarding the structure and operation of
various types of fuel cells and in the methods and models to assess their performance and aid
design; (iii) develop an appreciation for some of the practical aspects of fuelling and fuel cell
system integration and operation; (iv) become familiar with the Canadian fuel cell and hydrogen
sector; and (v) broaden awareness with respect to the role and impact of energy in society.
Topics
1. OVERVIEW AND FUNDAMENTALS
Basic operation principles and Overview. History of Development. Fuel cell plants;
performance; emissions. Characteristics and status of various types of fuel cells.
Fuel cell thermodynamics; open circuit voltage; efficiency. Electrode kinetics.
Operational fuel cell performance.
2. PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS (PEMFCS) Components; polymer
electrolyte membranes; catalysts; gas diffusion electrodes; collector plates. Water
management. Heat management. Testing, characterization and operation. Physics,
modeling and simulation of transport phenomena. PEMFCs topologies and new
developments.
3. MINI/MICRO FUEL CELLS
Direct methanol fuel cells; air breathing fuel; microfluidic fuel cells: fundamentals
& transport phenomena, components, materials, design & performance.
4. SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS (SOFCS)
Components. Design and stack configurations. Performance. New developments.
5. OVERVIEW OF FUELLING AND FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Selected Topics on: Fuel processing; electrolysis; hydrogen storage; and examples
of FC system configurations in various.
Project
As part of the course, you will undertake a project (individually or in groups of two) involving
analysis or design of a fuel cell related process, system or component. The grade for the project
will be based on submission of a progress report, a final report and an oral presentation. Details
on suitable topics, expectations and grading will be provided during the second week of term.
Paper Discussion and Critique
You will be assigned a paper to read and for which you’ll prepare a critical summary and lead a
discussion. The critiques may be done in groups of two. All students will be expected to have
read the paper and participate in the discussion. A mark will be assigned for the critical summary
as well as for participation
Grading
The grade will be based on a term project, a paper critique, and a 30 min. individual oral
examination. Problem sets will also be posted but not graded.
Project Progress Report
Project Final Report
Project Presentation
Paper Critique
Oral Examination
Total
10 %
45 %
15 %
10 %
20 %
100
N.D., Jan. 2010
UVIC
UNIVERSITY
OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
M
VICTORIA
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
MECH 549 – Fuel Cell Technology
Instructor
Dr. Ned Djilali, EOW 525
email: ndjilali@uvic.ca
tel: 721-6034 (office)
http://www.me.uvic.ca/~ndjilali/
Reference Books
• M. M. Mench, Fuel Cell Engines, Wiley, 2008 (ISBN: 978-0-471-68958-4)
•
J. Larminie & A. Dicks, Fuel Cell Systems Explained, Wiley, 2003
•
F. Barbir, PEM Fuel Cells, Elsevier, 2005.
•
X. Li, Principles of Fuel Cells, Taylor & Francis, 2005.
•
W. Vielstich, A. Lamm, H. A. Gasteiger (Eds.), Handbook of fuel cells: fundamentals,
technology, and applications, Wiley, 2003
•
Fuel Cell Handbook-7th Edition, US Department of Energy, (2004). [Download]
•
S. Sunden & M. Faghri (Eds.), Transport Phenomena in Fuel Cells, WIT Press, 2005
Course Objectives and Overview
Fuel cells are at the forefront of what has been termed the “hydrogen economy”. They offer the
prospect of zero-emission sustainable energy for a wide spectrum of applications and over a
broad range of power requirements, from mW to MW. Examples of existing and planned
commercial applications include: FCs powered buses, stand-by power plants for buildings and
telecommunications, cellular phones, and in-situ drug delivery systems.
Fuel cells are electrochemical energy conversion devices consisting of an array of special
materials and relying for their operation on the coupling of reaction kinetics, charge transport,
fluid flow, heat and mass transfer. The practical implementation of FC technology involves
system integration of a fuel cell stack with ancillaries (compressor, heat exchanger, fuel
processor etc.) and a fuel supply. The primary focus of the course will be on fuel cell stacks, with
an introductory overview of system issues.
The primary objectives of the course are to: (i) develop a basic understanding of the
electrochemical, thermodynamic and transport processes governing fuel cell operation; (ii)
acquire technical competence in fuel cell technology regarding the structure and operation of
various types of fuel cells and in the methods and models to assess their performance and aid
design; (iii) develop an appreciation for some of the practical aspects of fuelling and fuel cell
system integration and operation; (iv) become familiar with the Canadian fuel cell and hydrogen
sector; and (v) broaden awareness with respect to the role and impact of energy in society.
Topics
1. OVERVIEW AND FUNDAMENTALS
Basic operation principles and Overview. History of Development. Fuel cell plants;
performance; emissions. Characteristics and status of various types of fuel cells.
Fuel cell thermodynamics; open circuit voltage; efficiency. Electrode kinetics.
Operational fuel cell performance.
2. PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE FUEL CELLS (PEMFCS) Components; polymer
electrolyte membranes; catalysts; gas diffusion electrodes; collector plates. Water
management. Heat management. Testing, characterization and operation. Physics,
modeling and simulation of transport phenomena. PEMFCs topologies and new
developments.
3. MINI/MICRO FUEL CELLS
Direct methanol fuel cells; air breathing fuel; microfluidic fuel cells: fundamentals
& transport phenomena, components, materials, design & performance.
4. SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELLS (SOFCS)
Components. Design and stack configurations. Performance. New developments.
5. OVERVIEW OF FUELLING AND FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
Selected Topics on: Fuel processing; electrolysis; hydrogen storage; and examples
of FC system configurations in various.
Project
As part of the course, you will undertake a project (individually or in groups of two) involving
analysis or design of a fuel cell related process, system or component. The grade for the project
will be based on submission of a progress report, a final report and an oral presentation. Details
on suitable topics, expectations and grading will be provided during the second week of term.
Paper Discussion and Critique
You will be assigned a paper to read and for which you’ll prepare a critical summary and lead a
discussion. The critiques may be done in groups of two. All students will be expected to have
read the paper and participate in the discussion. A mark will be assigned for the critical summary
as well as for participation
Grading
The grade will be based on a term project, a paper critique, and a 30 min. individual oral
examination. Problem sets will also be posted but not graded.
Project Progress Report
Project Final Report
Project Presentation
Paper Critique
Oral Examination
Total
10 %
45 %
15 %
10 %
20 %
100
N.D., Jan. 2010