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EMGT 5250 Fuel Cells and Alternative Fuel Transport
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This course will begin with an introduction and overview of the hydrogen economy and the history and application of fuel cells. Questions such as what does moving to a hydrogen economy mean, will be examined. Issues associated with a hydrogen infrastructure will be compared to the advantages and disadvantages of existing energy infrastructure. Alternate or "renewable" energy systems will be described. Hydrogen production, storage and distribution in existing transport networks will be discussed in terms of facilities required, safety concerns and economic viability. Next, fuel cell basics, types of fuel cells and fuel cell systems will be reviewed. This will be followed by fuel cell applications for mobile power, vehicular power and distributed power in stationary systems in buildings. The principles of fuel cell system design and construction will be covered. Comparison of fuel cell systems with other energy production technologies such as combustion engines, batteries, solar and wind will be made. There will be a review of regulations, standards, safety codes and policies for hydrogen utilization. Whether fuel cells meet energy, an environmental and economic expectation so as to achieve maximum market potential is another topic to be addressed. Life cycle costs must be included. Waste handling alternatives for fuel cell systems will be considered. Other factors such as: educating the end user and public at large, risk and reliability, legal aspects, facility management will be covered, as time permits. | 3 | 0 | 0 | | |
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