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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05471119 Fuel Cells Technology 4 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