Hydrogen, is the smallest, lightest and the most abundant element in the universe. It was discovered in the late 17:th century and was named after its ability to form water when burned. This property makes it a possible candidate for a future energy carrier since it can be produced by electrolysis of water and will only release water vapor when the energy is released again. There are also several other areas of use for Hydrogen. In many processes it can be used to replace fossil resources and can help to meet the climate challenges humankind is facing.
However the use of Hydrogen also comes with several challenges and to find out where and how to use hydrogen in the future a broad interdisciplinary understanding of the field is needed.
The course Hydrogen technologies and systems aim to give a broad understanding of possibilities and challenges with different applications of hydrogen. Including its role in the natural systems, industry processes as well as in future energy systems.
Specific topics that will be covered in the course include:
- Production of Hydrogen
- Storage and transport of Hydrogen
- Use of Hydrogen in Transport systems
- Present and potential future use of Hydrogen in industry
- Energy conversion technologies
- Legal and safety aspects of the use of Hydrogen
General information
The course covers many aspects of Hydrogen. The course runs over two study periods, 1 and 2 as 6 theoretical and 1 seminar full day modules. At the first module a problem-based project assignment is introduced. The project is performed in interdisciplinary groups of 4-5 students and runs over all the course. The result from the project is presented as a written report and an oral presentation during a seminar at the end of the course.
Prerequisites
All master’s students, PhD candidates, and Chalmers alumni with an interest in Hydrogen applications and technologies are welcome to apply to the course.
How to apply
Apply to all Tracks courses at universityadmissions.se / antagning.se. Search for the course by using the course code TRA545
More information on how to apply: Select a Tracks course.
Details
Teacher (s): Kent Salo (examiner), Selma Brynolf, Maria Grahn, Tomas Grönstedt, Simon Harvey, Joel Löfving, David Sedarsky, Jonas Sjöblom, Björn Wickman
Course dates: Study period 1 and 2
Credits: 7.5
Level: Advanced level
Course code: TRA545