Summary
Synthetic Fuels, Hydrogen - MECH70035 (Postgraduate)
For more information on the complete program, check the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. The following information refers to the Synthetic Fuels module week 1 Hydrogen (Spring term):
Aims
Lecture layout
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Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4:
Role: Lecturer, 2022 - present
Energy Systems Technology - MECH97036 (Postgraduate)
For more information on the complete program, check the MSc in Sustainable Energy Futures. The following information refers to the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells topic (Autumn term):
Aims
Critically assess the requirements for efficient energy storage as fuel (hydrogen) and its generation/use in an electrolyser/fuel cell
Be able to assess the chemical requirements of materials for energy applications, including aspects associated with efficiency, durability and elegance of approach
Demarcate the chemical and material properties required for different energy systems
Describe the fundamental processes associated with energy capture, conversion and storage and how these processes are facilitated by the underlying materials
Lecture layout
Section 1: Hydrogen as a systems fuel (Anthony Kucernak)
Section 2: Fuel Cells –converting hydrogen→electricity (Anthony Kucernak)
Section 3: Thermodynamics of fuel cells/electrolysers (Catalina Pino)
Section 4: Modelling of fuel cells/electrolysers and Systems (Catalina Pino)
Role: Lecturer, 2019 - 2021
Academic Tutorials (Y2 undergraduate - ES&Eng Dept)
Aims
To give a general introduction to energy storage technologies, more specifically
of electrochemical cells that are considered for grid-scale applications.
To understand the basic principles, advantages, challenges and possible applications of a couple of selected technologies (VRFB, Li-ion, among others).
To gain a basic understanding of some general calculations used to study and evaluate the performance of electrochemical cells.
Role: Academic tutorial leader (2019 - 2020)
Engineering Mathematics - DE1-MEM (Y1 Undergraduate)
Aims:
This module introduces mathematics as a logical and structured discipline to ensure students acquire the applied mathematical knowledge and skills required for their first-year design engineering modules.