This course on Hydrogen and fuel cells, PREMIUM version is instructor-led with a local perspective from the organization that supports the learner. It has a number of instructor-corrected assignments, discussion sessions and a set of intermediate exams as well as a final, graded exam.
The course contains 14 Content Modules, each one with a set of questions and exercises. In addition, instructor-led workshops are a part of the learning journey. For accumulating the knowledge, answer all the various questions, perform the exercises and achieving the Intended Learning Outcomes of each one of the Content Modules the instructor indicates around 80 Estimated Learning Hours (ELH). Suggested pace: 6 weeks.
K1: Explain the use of hydrogen as energy carrier and its applications in different sectors; K2: Discuss how hydrogen can contribute to energy transition to carbon-free sources and sustainability; K3: List the main hydrogen production pathways and explain the fundamental theory behind various hydrogen production technologies; K4: Describe fuel cell working principle and discuss their benefits for energy conversion; K5: Discuss and compare the main advantages and disadvantages of different hydrogen production and utilization technologies based on technical and economic aspects.
S1: Calculate the performance for the common types of electrolyzers and fuel cells (e.g. hydrogen production rate, voltage, efficiency); S2: Analyze the provided information on hydrogen conversion technologies to select suitable pathways and applications for different circumstances (carbon neutrality goals, energy requirements, etc.)
R1: Take responsibility for completion of tasks in preparation of the workshops; R2: Adapt own behaviour to circumstances in solving problems.
To have a successful individual learning journey it is recommended that the learner has a background corresponding to the first year of university engineering studies, a bachelor degree in science or engineering, or equivalent expertise. Knowledge about physics and basic thermodynamics.
The material is based upon an open course developed by Prof. Valentina Zaccaria at Mälardalen University, Sweden, which can be found on open.mdu.se
Any learner who graduates from the course after successful completion of all the autimatically corrected questions and exercises can print an EEDA certificate of achievement. Learners who are registered at an organization offering this course in an instructor-led fashion need to consider any special conditions this organization will have for issuing ant certificates or credits from that organization.
Valentina Zaccaria is an associate professor in energy engineering at Mälardalen University. She has more than 10 years of experience researching and teaching sustainable energy technologies with a focus on hydrogen, fuel cells, and hybrid systems. She is also a guest professor at the Open University of Sri Lanka where she contributed to the creation of the online Master Program in Energy for Circular Economy.
Jean-Luc Delplancke has contributed to this course with the development of six modules.
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The self-paced part of the course is the same in the FREEMIUM and PREMIUM versions. That means the same videos, reading material, and exercises that you complete at home by yourself. The PREMIUM course however includes sessions with the insructor such as webinars, workshops, and supervision time. If you complete the FREEMIUM course and obtain a certificate, you don't need to redo the same in the PREMIUM. You simply attend the sessions with the insructor to expand your learning.