Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 2nd semester on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering, Sustainable Energy Engineering or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about the components that make up an electrochemical cell
• Understand the thermodynamics of fuel cells, electrolysers and batteries
• Understand the relations governing the kinetics of electrochemical reactions
• Understand the mechanisms governing charge, mass and energy transport within electrodes and electrolytes
• Have knowledge about how to model catalyst poisoning
• Understand how the individual processes are coupled

Skills

• Be able to develop models for different types of electrodes using digital platforms
• Be able to combine electrode models with other sub models to create a full electrochemical cell model using digital platforms
• Be able to apply appropriate simplifications depending on the application

Competences

• Independently be able to analyse and model real electrochemical cells using digital platforms
• Independently be able to identify the validity or limitations of an electrochemical model
• Independently be able simplify an electrochemical model so it is applicable in modelling of thermal or electrical systems

Type of instruction

The course is taught by a mixture of lectures, workshops, exercises and self‐ studies, including e-learning activities.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams