Lectures 26 h
Problem-solving classes 16 h
Home assignments (3)
Laboratory exercises (3) 12 h
Written exam 5 h
FKE3140 Applied Electrochemistry 6.0 credits
The course gives the participants necessary basic knowledge to understand, analyze and solve problems regarding electrochemical processes.
Information per course offering
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (6.0 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50684
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FKE3140 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FKE3140 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- The electrochemical double layer
- Electrode kinetics
- Mass transfer in electrochemical systems
- Electrocatalysis
- Design of electrochemical reactors, current distribution
- Survey of electrochemical processes and power sources
- Experimental techniques
- Seminars in conjunction with the laborations
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should have the knowledge and ability to
- understand and be able to use basic electrochemical concepts and relationships for analysis of electrochemical processes
- be able to perform simple electrochemical experiments and evaluate data to draw conclusions from the results
- be able to discuss and elaborate on results from electrochemical experiments
- describe electrochemical applications as batteries, fuel cells, electrolytic processes
- describe different types of electrochemical energy storage (batteries, fuel cells, electrolysis for hydrogen production) in a future sustainable energy system
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and bachelor of science in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials or equivalent. Depending on the background, extra studies may be needed during the course.
Recommended prerequisites
To pass the course with the expected workload it is expected that you have a background in chemical equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, chemical process engineering, transport phenomena, energy conversion as well as in numerical methods. If you do not have these prerequisites you may have to read up on your own during the course.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
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
Approved home assignments, laboratory exercises, corresponding reports and written exam.
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
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Transitional regulations
If the examination form is changed, the student will be examined according to the examination form that applied when the student was admitted to the course. If the course is completed, the student is given the opportunity to be examined on the course for another two academic years.