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  • Fuel Cells: Green Power

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course outlines the aspects of the Hydrogen-based fuel cell.

    Topics:

    • Introduction to the history of the fuel cell
    • Basics of fuel cell operation
    • Fuel cells vs. internal combustion engines and batteries
    • Structure of the (PEM) polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell
    • Electro-chemistry of fuel cells
    • Membrane/electrode assembly, fuel cell backing layers,flow field & Current collectors
    • Characteristics of various types of fuel cells
    • Potential applications
    • Hydrogen fuel basics

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click Here:
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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.

    Print the Certificate of Completion


    Intended Audience: electrical, mechanical, civil, energy, chemical, environmental, construction,and industrial engineers. However, this course could appeal to engineers of other disciplines as well.
    Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy (Los Alamos National Laboratory)

    Harlan Bengtson PhD, PE
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