Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• General understanding how heat is generated in an electrolyzer (reversible vs. irreversible heat).
• Knowing the governing equations for energy balances and heat exchangers in electrochemical systems (fuel cells and electrolyzer).
• Understanding effect of gas compression on temperature in the case of hydrogen.

Skills

• Calculating the heat generation rate and heat transfer of an electrolyzer stack at a given load.
• Perform heat balance in the balance of plant and sizing a heat exchanger in terms of UA value.
• Estimating compressor outlet temperature and cooling demand.

Competences

• Evaluate the performance of the system in terms of heat dissipation and heat recovery.
• Critically assess design and operational trade-offs related to temperature control, component lifetime, and system efficiency.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 10 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 300 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams