The Course on Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cells offers you the opportunity to enter a rapidly growing sector that is key to the global energy transition. Hydrogen production – whether from fossil fuels or green hydrogen – represents a sustainable solution for which there is high demand in the labour market. This course will equip you with the skills needed to understand how polymer fuel cells and other types of fuel cells work, positioning you as a qualified professional in clean technologies. You’ll learn from home using a flexible online approach, allowing you to study at your own pace. Taking this course will open doors to career opportunities, whilst contributing to a more sustainable and efficient future. Upon completion, you will be ready to tackle the energy challenges of tomorrow.
Hydrogen Production and Fuel Cells
Energy
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
-To understand the methods used to produce hydrogen from fossil fuels.
- To analyse green hydrogen production techniques and their benefits.
- To identify the components and operation of polymer fuel cells.
- To explore the advantages and disadvantages of different types of fuel cells.
- To assess the energy efficiency of hydrogen production processes.
- Compare the practical applications of different fuel cell technologies.
- Analyse current trends in the sustainable hydrogen market.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM FOSSIL FUELS
Hydrogen production
Hydrocarbon refinery
Partial oxidation and other hydrocarbon-based processes
Coal and biomass gasification
Advantages and disadvantages. A comparison of the different processes
TEACHING UNIT 2. GREEN HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Electrolytic processes
Alkaline electrolysers
Polymer electrolysers
An alternative method of producing green hydrogen
Technology Readiness Level
TEACHING UNIT 3. HOW POLYMER FUEL CELLS WORK
The origins and operation of fuel cells
Composition and types of fuel cells
How polymer batteries work
Components of polymer batteries
Progress and future prospects
TEACHING UNIT 4. OTHER TYPES OF FUEL CELLS
Solid-oxide fuel cells. Geometries and materials.
Fuel cell efficiency
Alkaline, phosphoric acid and molten carbonate batteries
Biobatteries
Design and cost calculation of a fuel cell
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