Course: Power2Hydrogen credits: 5

Course code
RWVM23P2U
Name
Power2Hydrogen
Study year
2026-2027
ECTS credits
5
Language
English
Coordinator
A. Perl
Modes of delivery
  • Education
Assessments
  • Assignment 1 - Assignment
  • Assignment 2 - Assignment

Learning outcomes

After completion of this module the student is able to:
  1. Understand the main electrochemical concepts of electrical batteries, fuel cell and electrolysers. 
  2. Apply the electrochemical concepts in hydrogen-based  renewable mobility options.
  3. Analyse the driving range of renewable transport systems that use electrical batteries, hydrogen fuel cell and electrolysers.
  4. Analyse the efficiency those systems. 
  5. Design and perform scientific experiments to analyse the performance of electrolysers and fuel cells.

Content

Theory (3 EC):
  • Electrochemistry basics
  • Electrochemical storage - overview on electrochemical storage, including fundamentals of batteries and fuel cells. Limits and applications
  • Electrolysis: theory and electrolyser design
  • Fuel cells: theory and design

Experiments (2 EC):
  • Electrolyser and fuel cell measurements
Adsorption (storage) measurements

Included in programme(s)

School(s)

  • Engineering, Life Sciences & ICT
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