Before choosing course
This PhDcourse allows you to improve your knowledge and ability in modelling and analysis of fuel cells, batteries and other electrochemical systems. It builds on and requires knowledge corresponding to the undergraduate course KE2110 Applied Electrochemistry.
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The course will be given the academic year 2020/2021.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is run as seven seminars (≈ 3 hrs.). At each of the six first seminars a new theme is introduced, with an assignment that is to be solved and discussed at the following seminar.
Themes:
Mass transport in dilute electrolytes
Thermal modelling
Current distribution in porous electrodes
Mass transport in concentrated electrolytes
Literature study in fuel cell modelling
Literature study in battery modelling
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course you should be able to:
· Explain and implement the equations for mass transport in dilute and concentrated electrolytes, and to assess their applicability in specific cases.
· Explain and implement equations for production and transport of heat in electrochemical systems, and explain the temperature dependence of electrode potentials, electrode kinetics and mass transport properties.
· Explain and implement models for current distribution in porous electrodes.
· Set up models for an electrochemical system, based on continuity equations and transport equations for relevant variables, and with necessary boundary conditions.
· Solve problems of moderate mathematical/ numerical level of difficulty, and to discuss and make conclusions from the results.
Explain and discuss important aspects and problems in modelling, design and use of some realistic systems (e.g. PEM fuel cells and Li ion batteries), and to evaluate results from simulations.
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The course Applied Electrochemistry KE2110, or equivalent. Basic knowledge in numerical methods.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
J. Newman, ”Electrochemical Systems”, 3rd edition, Wiley 2004. + annat material
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
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Examination
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Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
All home assignments passed.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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