Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Science
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05471119 | Fuel Cells Technology | 2025 | Autumn | 7 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 6 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Giriş, Temel Kavramlar , Yakıt Hücre Çeşitleri, Çalışma Prensipleri ve Teknolojik Özellikleri / Yakıt Hücre Performansı, İdeal ve Gerçek Performans / Elektrokimyasal ve Termodinamik Modelleme / Yakıt Hücre Sistemleri, Yakıt Hazırlama Prosesleri, Güç Şartlandırma / Yakıt Hücreli Hibrit Sistemler / Yakıt Hücreleri için Dizayn Problemleri
Objectives of the Course
To provide modeling, simulation and analysis ability for energy systems containing fuel cells.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | X |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P2 | Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 5 |
| P4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechanical Engineering applications; Ability to use information technologies effectively. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Gains basic knowledge about internal combustion engines. | P.2.72 | 1 |
| O2 | Acquires system design capability through mechanical system investigations. | P.4.5 | 1 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction, Basic Concepts |
| 2 | Fuel Cell Types, Working Principles and Technological Properties |
| 3 | Fuel Cell Performance - Gibbs Energy, Nernst Potential |
| 4 | Fuel Cell Performance - Losses, Cell Potential and Yield |
| 5 | Electrochemical Model Study |
| 6 | Fuel Cell Systems - Fuel Preparation Process |
| 7 | Fuel Cell Systems - Power Conditioning |
| 8 | Midterm |
| 9 | Fuel Cell Systems |
| 10 | Fuel Cell Systems |
| 11 | Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems |
| 12 | Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems |
| 13 | Fuel Cell Hybrid Systems |
| 14 | Design Problems for Fuel Cell Systems |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Fuel cell systems explained, James Larminie |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 | 40 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 | 60 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 184 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6,13 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P2 | P4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Gains basic knowledge about internal combustion engines. | 5 | - |
| O2 | Acquires system design capability through mechanical system investigations. | - | 4 |