Introduction to and history of various fuel cell systems. Fuel cell fundamentals including thermodynamics, electrode kinetics, fuel cell performance and transport issues. Systems covered include Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEMFC), Direct Methanol (DMFC), Alkaline (AFC), Solid Oxide (SOFC), and Molten Carbonate (MCFC). Fueling processing issues and combined heat and power systems. Overview of the current fuel cell industry. This course is offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. (0/0/0/21/21) ~COURSE NOT OFFERED IN 2011-2012~ PREREQUISITES: MECH 230 or ENPH 274 (PHYS 274) or ENPH 372 or CHEM 244 or CHEE 210, and MECH 241 or MECH 341 or CHEE 223
