Design of Fuel Cell Systems

What you´ll explore

• Within the lecture the knowledge, methods and procedures are taught on how fuel cell systems for various applications have to be designed.

• Starting from the general principles of electrochemical converters the design of the fuel cell and the system components with respect to dimension, geometry and material are discussed.

• As a practical example, the lecture will focus on the PEM fuel cell system which is often used for mobile applications such as trucks, ships or airplanes.

• Based on known industry experience the design of the different components of the fuel cell system will be explained by present use cases.

Your key takeaways

The participants:

• can differentiate between various system topologies of drive trains and fuel cell systems as well as assign it to possible applications

• can name the function of the system components and can relate their influence on the overall design of the fuel cell system

• can illustrate the layout of a PEM fuel cell and alternative fuel cell types and can relate and name the function of the different components

• can design the fuel cell size and geometry with respect to electric power, heat dissipation and mass flow qualitatively and quantitatively

Who should attend

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields

• Engineers and technical professionals in the energy sector
  Electrical engineers, energy engineers, physicists, materials scientists, and professionals in semiconductor or solar technologies who develop, design, size, or optimize photovoltaic systems.

• Planners and project managers for energy systems
  Energy consultants, building services engineers (MEP planners), architects (with a focus on building integration), PV project managers, as well as professionals in energy supply companies and grid operator organizations.

• Professionals in energy policy, sustainability, and business
  Staff working in ministries, public authorities, international organizations, NGOs, corporate strategy, or investment departments who assess energy scenarios, decarbonization pathways, market mechanisms, and cost developments.

• Researchers and early-career academics
  PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff in the fields of renewable energy, semiconductor physics, materials science, or energy system modeling.