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 complete chain of hydrogen energy technology, covering hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and utilization. Each module of the course explores the physico-chemical principles underlying specific hydrogen technologies, provides a detailed description of the technology (including material selection and production aspects), and illustrates its applications through practical examples. The course also incorporates graded presentations or a graded laboratory course, enhancing hands-on learning and practical application of theoretical knowledge.
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 applications
  10. Hydrogen safety
  11. Hydrogen technology implications
Recommended Prerequisites:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or comparable
  • Basics of thermodynamics (bachelor level)
  • Basics of chemistry (bachelor level)
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 3 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Practical training / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 120 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:The course documents are provided in the learning management system Moodle. Further literature:
  • 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:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written exam (80 min) (75 % of final grade)
  • Graded presentation, ~20 min, or graded laboratory course, ~90 min (25 % of final grade)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:30
Part of the Study Programme:
  • 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
  • Master (research-oriented) / Hybrid Electric Propulsion Technology / PO 2024
  • Master (research-oriented) / Power Engineering / PO 2016
  • Master (research-oriented) - Double Degree / Power Engineering / PO 2016
  • Master (research-oriented) / Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen / PO 2025
Remarks:
Module Components:Lectures, laboratory course, exam
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment