Course description
Low Temperature Fuel Cells
By the end of the module students should be able to:
- Present and criticise the potential, benefits, boundary conditions, and prospects of employing LT-FC technology today and in future markets.
- Describe the theoretical basis of LT-FC with respect to the electrochemistry and thermodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex problems.
- Be able to choose appropriate technology when faced with a moderately complex engineering design task; Select appropriate materials for HT-FC designs and define crucial properties.
- Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
In order to be accepted onto the Low Temperature Fuel Cells , you must possess:
- A good 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in scientific subject or equivalent professional qualification
International Students
IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band).
IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band is equivalent to:
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
- Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced – minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What will you receive?
Our Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology will allow you to focus on specific areas in order for you to develop your career in the way that you want to. Each course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge which will meet the needs of a wide range of learners and organisations.
- 10 UK Credits at Postgraduate level from University of Birmingham
- A Postgraduate Microcredential certificate from University of Birmingham
Certification of UoB academic credit for PG microcredential courses is through production of an official University of Birmingham Microcredential certificate and transcript managed by UoB Student Records.
The skills you will gain
- Present and criticise the potential, benefits, boundary conditions, and prospects of employing LT-FC technology today and in future markets.
- Describe the theoretical basis of LT-FC with respect to the electrochemistry and thermodynamics and be able to apply this knowledge to moderately complex problems.
- Be able to choose appropriate technology when faced with a moderately complex engineering design task; Select appropriate materials for HT-FC designs and define crucial properties.
- Communicate information, concepts, problems and solutions to specialists and non-specialists.
Training Course Content
The module will cover the low temperature fuel cells (LT-FCs) their science, materials, construction issues and applications
- Electrochemistry/thermodynamics/ related to LT-FC
- Constructions design and components of LT-FC
- Types of LT-FC
- LT-FC catalyst materials, preparation and characterisation
- LT-FC separators materials, preparation and characterisation
- LT-FC degradation issues
- Applications of LT-FC (automotive, CHP)
Course delivery details
Time commitment: 100 hours total commitment
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