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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / MLZ633 - METALURJI VE MALZEME MüHENDISLIğI ANA BILIM DALı DOKTORA(ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)

Code: MLZ633 Course Title: FUEL CELLS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department METALURJI VE MALZEME MüHENDISLIğI ANA BILIM DALı DOKTORA(ÖNERILEN PROGRAM)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer GÜLBAHAR BİLGİÇ (glbhrblg@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to understand the basic principles and working mechanisms of fuel cells, to evaluate the applications of these technologies in the energy sector and their environmental benefits. Students will gain the ability to develop a perspective towards innovative energy systems by understanding the different types of fuel cells and their advantages and limitations.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Working principles of fuel cells, electrochemical energy conversion and basic components can be explained. PO-1 Accesses information in depth and breadth by conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
 		Examination
LO-2 Different types of fuel cells such as proton exchange membrane (PEM), alkaline, phosphate-based and SOFC can be identified and the industrial applications of these cells can be understood. PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
 		Examination
LO-3 Fuel cells can be evaluated in terms of energy efficiency, environmental impacts and sustainability. PO-1 Accesses information in depth and breadth by conducting scientific research in the field of engineering, evaluates, interprets and applies information.
PO-5 Is aware of new and developing applications of the profession; examines and learns them when necessary.
 		Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course provides comprehensive information on the basic principles, types, design and applications of fuel cells. The course covers the role of fuel cells in energy conversion systems, their environmental impacts and innovative approaches for the future.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition of fuel cells, their history and comparison with traditional energy systems Discussion Method, Lecture Method
2 Thermodynamics and Electrochemical Fundamentals of Fuel Cells Discussion Method, Lecture Method
3 Anode, cathode and electrolyte materials Discussion Method, Lecture Method
4 Reaction mechanisms Discussion Method, Lecture Method
5 Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells Discussion Method, Lecture Method
6 Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) Discussion Method, Lecture Method
7 Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC) Discussion Method, Lecture Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cells (PAFC) Discussion Method, Lecture Method
10 Molten Carbonate Fuel Cells (MCFC) Discussion Method, Lecture Method
11 Fuels Used in Fuel Cells Discussion Method, Lecture Method
12 The Role of Fuel Cells in Energy Systems Discussion Method, Lecture Method
13 Performance Analysis of Fuel Cells Discussion Method, Lecture Method
14 Environmental Impacts of Fuel Cells and Sustainability Discussion Method, Lecture Method
15 Innovations in Fuel Cell Technologies Discussion Method, Lecture Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Yakıt Hücresi Teknolojilerinde Gelişmeler, Nurettin Çek, Ahmet Erensoy, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, 2020.
2 Kaya D, Öztürk, H. “Yakıt Pili Teknolojisi, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2012.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 14 70
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 10 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 4 2 8
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 178