13926 - Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13926
Module Title:Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Röntzsch, Lars
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:

Students are introduced to the entire hydrogen energy technology value chain, encompassing hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and utilization. Each chapter explores the physicochemical principles underlying specific hydrogen technologies, provides a detailed description of the respective systems and components (including material selection, manufacturing, and operational aspects), and illustrates its applications through practical examples. The course also incorporates numerical exercises to reinforce and deepen the understanding of the lecture content. Regular personal attendance is strongly recommended in order to directly grasp the course content, teaching approach, and the expectations regarding examination tasks; exclusive reliance on online self-study is explicitly not recommended.

Contents:
  1. Introduction to hydrogen and its properties
  2. Hydrogen energy cycle
  3. Hydrogen production
  4. Hydrogen purification
  5. Hydrogen storage
  6. Distribution and infrastructure
  7. Fuel cells
  8. Hydrogen combustion
  9. Hydrogen safety
Recommended Prerequisites:

Very good knowledge and coherent understanding of power engineering, physics, chemistry, and mathematics (Master's level)

Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:

Supplementary lecture materials and exercise assignments are made available via the Moodle learning management system. They are intended solely to support and accompany the lectures and exercises and cannot substitute for regular attendance, active participation, and the preparation of individual notes during class.

Further literature includes:

  • Compendium of Hydrogen Energy, Volumes 1-4 (Woodhead, 2015).
  • Hydrogen - Its Technology and Implications, Volumes 1-5 (CRC Press, 2018).
  • Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Production (Springer Science, 2019).
  • Hydrogen Energy - Challenges and Solutions for a Cleaner Future (Springer, 2019).
  • Hydrogen Production Technologies (Wiley, 2017).
  • Handbook of Hydrogen Energy (CRC Press, 2014). Hydrogen Safety (CRC Press, 2013).
Module Examination:Final Module Examination (MAP)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Final written exam (120 min)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Chemistry: Materials, Engineering and Sustainability / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) / Control of Renewable Energy Systems / PO 2025
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Energietechnik und Energiewirtschaft / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Energietechnik und Energiewirtschaft / PO 2021 - 1. SÄ 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology / PO 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology / PO 2026
  • Abschluss im Ausland / Maschinenbau / keine PO
  • Master (research-oriented) / Power Engineering / PO 2016 - 1. SÄ 2023
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Power Engineering / PO 2016
  • Master (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) - Reduced Semester / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) - Reduced Semester / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - dual / PO 2025
  • Master (research-oriented) - Co-Op Programme with Practical Place / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - dual / PO 2025
Remarks:
Module Components:
  • Lecture Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Exercise Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
  • Exam Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Components to be offered in the Current Semester: