FUEL CELLS, BATTERIES AND CORROSION

Course Code:

CHBE 477

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

Credits:

3

Theoric:

3

Practice:

0

Laboratory Hour:

0

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

English

Course Coordinator:

Levent Organ

Courses given by:

Levent Organ

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of (i) electrochemistry, (ii) principles of operation of fuel cells and batteries, and (iii) the electrochemical aspects of aqueous corrosion of common engineering alloys.

Course Content:

The course covers related electrochemistry for the first several weeks since without an understanding of it, the subsequent subject matter cannot be understood well. The content of the course can be summarized as follows: Overview of electrode processes; Electrochemical thermodynamics; Electrochemical reaction kinetics; Mass transfer; Laboratory demonstrations; Fuel cells; Batteries; Electrochemical principles of aqueous corrosion; Presentation by an invited speaker

Course Methodology:

1: Lecture by instructor, 2: Lecture by instructor with class discussion, 3: Problem solving by instructor, 4: Use of simulations, 5: Problem solving assignment, 6: Reading assignment, 7: Laboratory work, 8: Term research paper, 9: Presentation by invited

Course Evaluation Methods:

A: Written exam, B: Multiple-choice exam C: Take-home quiz, D: Experiment report, E: Homework, F: Project report, G: Presentation by student, H: Training diary, I: Trainee evaluation form, J: Quiz

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Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes	Detailed Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Knowledge about electrochemical principles of fuel cells, batteries, and corrosion	1a, 7b, 7c	1, 3	A, B, E, F
Knowledge about fuel cell types, principles of operation, current challenges, and new developments	1a, 7b	1, 3	A, B, E
Knowledge about battery types, principles of operation of commonly used ones, current challenges, and new developments	1a, 7b	1, 3	A, B, E
Knowledge about corrosion of engineering alloys in aqueous solutions and its prevention	1a, 7b	1, 3	A, B, E
Knowledge about a production process from the electrochemical industry or about a scientific research topic on an electrochemical system	1a, 7b	9	A, B

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	INTRODUCTION: Current-potential relationship; electrical double layer; galvanic and electrolytic cells; faradaic and non-faradaic processes	Lecture notes
2	ELECTROCHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS: Electrochemical potential; half-cell reactions; cell emf; reference electrodes	Lecture notes
3	ELECTROCHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS: The Nernst equation; Pourbaix diagrams; conductance, transference numbers and mobility	Lecture notes
4	ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS: Butler-Volmer model of electrode kinetics; single step reactions	Lecture notes
5	ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS: Multistep reactions; mass transport, charge-transfer limitation, and mass-transfer limitation	Lecture notes
6	LABORATORY DEMONSTRATIONS: Basic electrochemical set-up, measurement of open circuit potentials; cyclic voltammetry examples on catalytic and non-catalytic surfaces	Lecture notes
7	EXAM	Lecture notes
8	FUEL CELLS: Fuel cell types; their principles of operation; advantages and disadvantages of different types of fuel cells	Lecture notes
9	FUEL CELLS: Ideal and actual performance of fuel cells; basic calculations of fuel cell operation	Lecture notes
10	BATTERIES: Battery components and types; principles of operations; specific energies of batteries	Lecture notes
11	BATTERIES: Commonly used types of batteries and their principles of operation	Lecture notes
12	ELECTROCHEMICAL PRINCIPLES OF AQUEOUS CORROSION: Types of corrosion; Polarization curves; Passivity and its breakdown	Lecture notes
13	ELECTROCHEMICAL PRINCIPLES OF AQUEOUS CORROSION: Localized corrosion, cathodic and anodic protection	Lecture notes
14	PRESENTATION BY AN INVITED SPEAKER: A presentation by a guest speaker from the electrochemical industry or by an academician working on electrochemical systems.	Lecture notes
15	REVIEW	Lecture notes

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	No textbook is used. The following are some of the references that can be used.
Additional Resources	Eliaz, N., and Gileadi E., “Physical Electrochemistry: Fundamentals, Techniques, and Applications”, 2nd ed., Wiley-VCH Bard, Allen J., and Larry R. Faulkner. “Electrochemical Methods: Fundamentals and Applications”, 2nd ed., Wiley, 2001. O'Hayre, R., Cha, S. W., Colella, W., Prinz, F. B., “Fuel Cell Fundamentals”, 3rd ed., Wiley, 2016 EG&G Technical Services, “Fuel Cell Handbook”, 7th ed., November 2004 Petrovic, S., “Battery Technology Crash Course: A Concise Introduction”, 1st ed. 2021 Jones, D. A., “Principles and Prevention of Corrosion”, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall, 1996

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Lecture notes
Assignments
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Midterm	1	25
Project	1	20
Homework	5	20
Total		65
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE		35
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE		65
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	Program Learning Outcomes	check √
1a	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline,	√
1b	Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems.
2a	Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems,
2b	Ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3a	Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result,
3b	Ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4a	Ability to devise, select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice.
4b	Ability to employ information technologies effectively.
5a	Ability to design experiments for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions,
5b	Ability to conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
6a	Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary teams,
6b	Ability to work efficiently in multi-disciplinary teams,
6c	Ability to work individually.
7a	Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing,
7b	Knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language,	√
7c	Ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports,	√
7d	Ability to make effective presentations,
7e	Ability to give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.
8a	Recognition of the need for lifelong learning, ability to access information, ability to follow developments in science and technology,
8b	Ability to continue to educate him/herself.
9a	Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility.
9b	Knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.
10a	Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, change management.
10b	Awareness in entrepreneurship and innovation.
10c	Knowledge about sustainable development.
11a	Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety,
11b	Knowledge about contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering.
11c	Awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study)	15	2	30
Midterm Exam	1	2	2
Final Exam	1	2	2
Studying for exams	2	6	12
Homeworks	5	2	10
Project	1	20	20
Total Work Load			121
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			4.8
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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