CBE 5713
Transcript Abbreviation:
Fuel Cells
Course Description:
An introduction to fuel cells and related concepts with an emphasis on the catalytic phenomena involved in fuel cells.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
3.00
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: ChBE 3508, 3610 (610), 509, Chem 4310, or 531, or Grad standing, or permission of instructor
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 713.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Mastery of basic principles associated with fuel cells
Familiarity with fuel cell operation
Familiarity with fuel cell characterization
Exposure to catalytic phenomena involved in fuel cells
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to fuel cells | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Overview of fuel cell types | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell thermodynamics | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell kinetics | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell charge and mass transport | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell catalysts and related phenomena | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell characterization | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Fuel cell systems | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Term paper | 15% |
| Homework | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 35% |
| Final Exam | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cell Fundamentals, Wiley (2005) | R. O’Hayre, S-W Cha, W Colella, F. B. Prinz | |
| PEM Fuel Cells, Theory and Practice, Elsevier (2005) | F. Barbir | |
| Surface Electrochemistry: A Molecular Level Approach, Plenum (1993) | J. O’M. Bockris and S.U.M. Khan | |
| High Temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cells : Fundamentals, Design, and Applications, Elsevier (2003) | S. Singhal, K. Kendall (eds) | |
| Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Wiley (1994) | G. A. Somorjai | |
| Principles of Adsorption and Reaction on Solid Surfaces, Wiley (1996) | R. I. Masel |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
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