14361 - Fuel Cell Technologies Modulübersicht

Module Number: 14361
Module Title:Fuel Cell Technologies
  Brennstoffzellentechnologien
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Berg, Heinz Peter
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After completing the module, students will be able to distinguish and analyse the technologies of different types of fuel cells. They will be able to describe the thermodynamic properties and behaviour of the different systems and calculate and classify performance and efficiency levels. In addition, you will learn about the use of different fuel systems and their processing, e.g. through reforming, in the individual fuel cell types. At the same time, you will be able to categorise the technologies in terms of their areas of application and define areas of use. You will also learn about materials, control systems and the electrical and gas connections of the systems.
The module is aimed at acquiring engineering knowledge in the field of applied thermodynamics and chemical reaction technologies in the use of fuel cells.
By learning how to implement technologies in technical apparatus, students should be able to evaluate fuel cell systems and select, construct, supply, operate and optimise them according to their possible applications. To this end, methods and technologies for increasing efficiency, exhaust gas and exhaust air treatment, process coupling and hybridisation are taught, with which components and systems can be improved.
Finally, students are taught about manufacturing processes and relevant safety technologies.
Contents:the principle of the fuel cell, the application of the fuel cell as an energy converter, basics of chemical reaction technology, efficiency determination, fuel cell systems, components of fuel cell systems, fuel systems and fuel preparation, systems and operating conditions for the use of fuel cell systems, electrical connection technologies, materials, safety technologies, emission reduction, hybrid technologies, ceramic electrolysis systems
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Technical thermodynamics
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 105 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • Lecture script: Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Kurzweil: Brennstoffzellentechnik
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • written examination, 90 min.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology / PO 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Maschinenbau / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Reduced Semester / Maschinenbau / PO 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Place / Maschinenbau - dual / PO 2023
Remarks:Module expected to start in summer semester 2025.
Module Components:None
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment