Introduction to Fuel Cell Technology – Building Resilient Energy Solutions for Sustainability

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the context and the system boundaries of fuel cells, their advantages and limitations.
• Recognise the technological attributes of fuel cells.
• Explore the various types of fuel cells and their particular advantages for an application.
• Comprehend the technological differences which make different fuel cell types particularly suitable for specific applications.
• Consider qualified decisions and challenge paradigms around fuel cells and their use.

This course has been designed for professionals working in the power sector looking to further develop their careers to keep up to date on emerging technologies.

• Mechanical Engineers functions in designing and optimising chemical processes for fuel cell production and improving thermal management systems.
• Electrical Engineers involve in developing electrical systems and control circuits, and integrating fuel cells with power electronics.
• Materials Engineers testing new materials for fuel cells, such as membranes and electrodes.
• Environmental Engineers assessing the environmental impacts of fuel cell technology and developing sustainable practices for its manufacturing and operation.
• Chemists and Physicists conducting research on electrochemical reactions within fuel cells and advanced techniques to improve fuel cell efficiency.
• R&D Managers managing research and development projects in fuel cell technology.
• Quality Control Engineers responsible in ensuring the quality and reliability of fuel cells during production.
• Power Systems Engineers accountable in designing and optimising power systems that include fuel cells.
• Fuel Cell System Integrators that integrate fuel cell systems into various applications.
• Product Development Specialists developing new fuel cell products and applications.
• Operations Managers roles in controlling the daily operations of fuel cell manufacturing plants.
• Emissions Control and Renewable Energy Specialists developing technologies to reduce emissions from fuel cells.
• Energy Consultants advising companies on fuel cell technology adoption and providing technical applications.
• Sustainability Coordinators promoting sustainable practices in fuel cell production and use.

• Basic
• Intermediate

• Course material will be provided for future reference.
• Each topic begins with a statement of the intended learning outcome (LO).
• Activities such as exercise, practical work, quizzes, videos and assessment will be incorporated.
• Interactive moderated group work developing a hydrogen value chain and assessing critical materials of the technology.
• One to One Session for individual questions and needs.

Your expert instructor is a highly accomplished expert in the field of Fuel Cell Technology and Hydrogen Technologies. With over 27 years of experience, he has garnered a wealth of knowledge and expertise in various aspects of hydrogen generation, storage, transportation, distribution, and electrochemical conversion systems like electrolysers and fuel cells.

His educational background is equally impressive. He holds a Dipl.-Ing. (Univ.) in Materials Science from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany, an MBA from Henley Management College in the UK, and the prestigious title of Six Sigma Black Belt.

His professional journey began with a 5-year tenure as a scientific researcher at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research in Baden-Württemberg, Germany (ZSW). He then spent 14 years at SGL Carbon, a global leader in carbon and graphite manufacturing, where he played pivotal roles in the development and production of Carbon-based Bipolar Plates and Gas Diffusion Media. His contributions helped establish the SIGRACET® brand as a world leader in the field.

Following his tenure at SGL Carbon, he spent 8 significant years with BMW AG as a Technology Manager within the hydrogen fuel cell car program, known as iX5 Hydrogen. In this critical role, he oversaw quality and safety management across the entire hydrogen system, enabling the release and certification of fuel cell electric vehicles for public roads. This encompassed tanks, hydrogen supply systems, fuel cell systems, and in-house hydrogen infrastructure.

His contributions extend beyond his corporate roles. He has earned recognition as a professional trainer. For the past 3 years, he has been actively engaged as a freelance educator, offering comprehensive courses that encompass the entire hydrogen value chain on academic and professional level. He has led multiple trainings on graduate level in the field of large scale electrolysers for EnergyEdge and on hydrogen production for an international venue.

With his extensive experience and deep knowledge, your expert instructor is a true authority in the field of Fuel Cell Technology and a valuable asset in advancing sustainable hydrogen technologies from production over storage transport and distribution to applications including fuel cells.

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