ENG ME 545 - Electrochemistry of Fuel Cells and BatteriesPrereq

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Boston University

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ENG ME 529. Electrochemistry of high temperature fuel cells, batteries, and ceramic gas separation membranes. Types, advantages, and disadvantages of fuel cells currently being developed by the power generation industry, and the electrochemical underpinnings of fuel cell operation. Thermodynamics of fuel cells, electrode kinetics and mass transport in porous electrodes. Measurements techniques (dc polarization, ac impedance spectroscopy and blocking electrodes) used extensively in fuel cell research and development. Operation of batteries and ceramic gas separation membranes. Current manufacturing techniques used in fuel cell industry. 4 cr.

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4.00

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www.bu.edu

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(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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