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  • Alkaline Fuel Cells

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This 2 hour course provides background on the basic concepts of the Alkaline Fuel Cell (AFC) The AFC was one of the first modern fuel cells to be developed, beginning in 1960. The application at that time was to provide on-board electric power for the Apollo space vehicle.

    Topics:

    • Developmental History of the AFC
    • Principles of operation
    • Cell components
    • Development components
    • Performance criteria
    • Enhanced performance relating to temperature/pressure increases
    • Effects of Impurities and current density on cell performance
    • Cell Life
    • Performance Equations

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.



    Intended Audience: chemical, electrical, mechanical, energy, civil, construction engineers.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE
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