Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 1st
semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering on one of
the Thermal Energy Engineering specialisations or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about the design, modelling and optimisation of
energy systems used in various energy production applications
involving fuel cell technology
- Have knowledge about and comprehension of the detailed
operation, functionality and interaction between the various
components used in fuel cell- and hydrogen production systems
- Have knowledge needed to construct and operate fuel cell based
technologies in the laboratory and in real applications
Skills
- Be able to have analytical skills in system integration with
respect to system efficiency and control aspects of fuel cell
energy systems
- Be able to judge the usefulness of the used different
scientific methods for analysis and modelling of fuel cell and
hydrogen systems
- Be able to verify the analytical and numerical approaches by
means of laboratory experiments
- Be able to evaluate the optimisation procedures used for fuel
cell and hydrogen systems
Competences
- Be able to control the working and development process within
the project theme, and be able to develop new solutions within fuel
cell and hydrogen systems
- Be able to independently define and analyse scientific problems
in the area of fuel cells and hydrogen systems
Type of instruction
Problem based project oriented project work in groups. The semester
focuses on modelling and optimisation of a physical fuel cell or
hydrogen based system. The semester project serves to give the
students an advanced comprehension of systems based upon fuel cells
and hydrogen technology. The fundamental competence within
thermodynamics and control engineering within these systems are
established. The students must develop a non-linear dynamical model
of a system – for instance using block diagrams as in Simulink.
Simultaneously, a data acquisition and control system is developed
in for instance the Labview real time system through which basic
analogical data acquisition and control is interconnected.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 450 hours for the student
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- It is a pre-condition for students who have not studied the
Aalborg PBL Model at Aalborg University that they have passed the
course in Project Based Learning and Project Management prior to
the project examination.
Exams
Name of exam | Modelling and Optimisation of Fuel Cell Systems |
Type of exam | Combined written and oral examination, Project
Exam |
ECTS | 15 |
Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |
Additional information
Project on 2nd semester Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Technology.