- To understand the role of hydrogen in sustainable energy systems.
- To identify key methods for hydrogen generation and storage.
- To analyse hydrogen's applications in power generation.
- To evaluate safety protocols in hydrogen installations.
- To compare hydrogen with other renewable energy sources.
- To explore technological advancements in hydrogen applications.
- To assess the economic aspects of hydrogen energy solutions.
UNIT 1. ENERGY AND HYDROGEN 1. The hystory of hydrogen 2. What is hydrogen? 3. Current electricity and energy matrix 4. Hydrogen as an energy carrier 5. Prospects for the hydrogen roadmap UNIT 2. HYDROGEN GENERATION AND STORAGE 1. PEM electrolysis 2. Alkaline electrolysis 3. SOEC and AEM electrolysis 4. Hydrogen storage 5. Hydrogen distribution UNIT 3. POWER GENERATION AND OTHER APPLICATIONS 1. Fuel cells 2. PEM fuel cell 3. High temperature fuel cell 4. Hydrogen turbines and engines 5. Hydrogen vehicles UNIT 4. HYDROGEN INSTALLATIONS 1. Refuelling stations 2. Sizing of main equipment 3. Safety considerations. Explosive atmospheres 4. Design of hydrogen and fuel cell installations 5. Examples of installation calculations