Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fundamentals and Applications of Hydrogen Energy
Course Code: MME509
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The objective of the course is to teach the fundamentals and applications of hydrogen energy.

Course Content

Advantages and applications of hydrogen energy, hydrogen energy production methods, storage and transport of hydrogen energy, applications of hydrogen energy, working principle and advantages of fuel cell, fuel cell types, fuel cell applications and project planning

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to understand the principles and concepts of Hydrogen Energy and its Applications
2.To be able to learning the importance about Hydrogen Energy and its Applications
3.Assessment of utilization areas for Hydrogen Energy
4.Assessment of required technological advances in order to utilize Hydrogen Energy effectively
5.Assessment of knowledge about current Hydrogen Energy Systems
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Press, R.J., Santhanam K.S.V., Miri J.M., Bailey, A.V., Takacs, G.A., Introduction to Hydrogen Technology, Wiley-Interscinece, 2008.
2.Williams, L.O., Hydrogen Power: An Introduction to Hydrogen Energy and Its Applications, 1st edition, Pergamon Pr, 1980.
3.Lymberopoulos, N., Hydrogen-based autonomous power systems: techno-economic analysis of the integration of hydrogen in autonomous power systems, 1st edition, Springer, 2008.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Hydrogen Production Techniques
Week 2 - Theoretical
Steam reforming of hydrocarbons
Week 3 - Theoretical
Partial oxidation, solar generation of hydrogen from water
Week 4 - Theoretical
Photovoltaic cell plus electrolyzer, photoelectrochemical cells
Week 5 - Theoretical
Photovoltaic cell plus electrolyzer, photoelectrochemical cells
Week 6 - Theoretical
Photobiological systems, photodegradation systems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Hydrogen usage as fuel in internal combustion engines
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Hydrogen usage as fuel in internal combustion engines, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hydrogen usage steam generation for steam turbines and in fuel cells
Week 10 - Theoretical
Hydrogen usage steam generation for steam turbines and in fuel cells
Week 11 - Theoretical
Hydrogen storage techniques: Gas storage, Liquid storage, Storage in porous media
Week 12 - Theoretical
Hydrogen storage techniques: Gas storage, Liquid storage, Storage in porous media
Week 13 - Theoretical
Hydrogen storage techniques: Gas storage, Liquid storage, Storage in porous media
Week 14 - Theoretical
Hydrogen safety
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment5%5
Term Assignment1%5
Quiz4%15
Midterm Examination1%15
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory162496
Assignment50315
Term Project1151025
Quiz44120
Midterm Examination115217
Final Examination120222
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)195
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
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PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
OÇ-2
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
3
5
OÇ-4
4
4
3
4
3
4
5
4
3
4
3
4
OÇ-5
5
4
4
4
5
3
5
3
5
4
5
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026