- To understand hydrogen production methods from fossil fuels.
- To explore sustainable green hydrogen production techniques.
- To analyse the operation of polymer electrolyte fuel cells.
- To compare different types of fuel cells and their applications.
- To evaluate the efficiency of hydrogen as an energy source.
- To identify environmental impacts of hydrogen production.
- To assess future trends in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
UNIT 1. HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM FOSSIL FUELS Hydrogen production Hydrocarbon reforming Partial oxidation and other hydrocarbon based processes Coal and biomass gasification Advantages and disadvantages. Comparison between the different processes UNIT 2. GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION Electrolytic processes Alkaline electrolysers Polymer electrolyser Green hydrogen production alternatives Technological maturity level UNIT 3. POLYMER FUEL CELLS OPERATION Origin and operation of fuel cells Composition and types of fuel cells Operation of polymer batteries Polymer battery components Progress and future expectations UNIT 4. OTHER TYPES OF FUEL CELLS Solid oxide fuel cells. Geometries and materials Fuel cell efficiency Alkaline, phosphoric acid and molten carbonate batteries Microbial fuel cell Fuel cell design and costing