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:
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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.
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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