Electrolysis - The Path To Green Hydrogen

What you'll learn
Introduction to Hydrogen Energy - Energy Storage, Value Chain, Applications, Implementation Burdens
Production and Properties - Types of Hydrogen, Production, Advantages and Disadvantages
Thermodynamics and Kinetics - Electrochemical Water Splitting, Faraday's law, Losses, Strategies
Electrolysers - Membrane (PEM), Atmospheric (AEM) and Steam (HTS) Electrolysis
Purification and Fuel Cells - Desiccant Systems, Pressure Swing Adsorption, Membrane Purifiers etc.
Economic Perspectives - Hydrogen Strategies, Potentials, Challenges, Trading Routes
Requirements
A desire to think outside the box and towards material application
Basic nomenclature of chemistry (helpful but not required)
Description
Unlock the Power of Electrolysis and Join the Green Energy Revolution! In this comprehensive course you'll explore the science and technology behind electrolysis, the process of producing hydrogen gas through the separation of water molecules. From the fundamentals of electrolysis to advanced applications, you'll discover how this cutting-edge technology is leading the way to a sustainable, green energy future. You'll get a deep dive into technological challenges, the latest developments in the field and understand how electrolysis is changing the energy landscape. Whether you're an engineer, scientist, economist or just curious about clean energy, this course is perfect for anyone interested in the future of energy and sustainability.The curriculum of this course will allow you a step-by-step introduction by covering the following topics:Introduction to Hydrogen Energy - To grasp the wide-ranging impact and versatility of Hydrogen technology, we will discuss its use as energy storage, the value chain, application fields and implementation barriersProduction and Properties - We will discuss the different categories of Hydrogen, the possible production as well as advantages and disadvantages of theseThermodynamics and Kinetics - You will learn about the essential parts of electrochemical water splitting, Faraday's law, losses and mitigation strategies to achieve optimum performanceElectrolysers Types - All common electrolyser types (Polymer Exchange Membrane (PEM), Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) and Steam (HTS) Electrolysis) will be discussed in detail with functionality, components, materials, requirements, advantages and disadvantagesPurification and Fuel Cells - We will cover various desiccant systems, pressure swing adsorption (PSA), membrane purifiers etc., look at their functionality and discuss advantages/disadvantagesEconomic Perspectives - You will learn about the key-strategies, potentials, challenges and possible trading routes of Hydrogen.Finishing this course, you will be able to talk about the operational principle of Electrolysis, Electrolyser setups, employed materials, performance parameters, safety, economic aspects and many more things which help you to excel in your work and studies!Join us on the journey to a greener tomorrow, sign up today!
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Course Intro / Curriculum
Lecture 2 Energy Storage Definitions
Lecture 3 Hydrogen Value Chain and Application Areas
Lecture 4 Potential Success Factors of Hydrogen
Section 2: Production and Properties
Lecture 5 Alternative to Fossil Fuels
Lecture 6 Types of Hydrogen and the Energy Mix
Lecture 7 Advantages and Disadvantages
Lecture 8 (Non Green) Hydrogen Production Pathways
Section 3: Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Lecture 9 Gibbs-Helmholtz Equation
Lecture 10 Expert Lecture: Thermodynamic Details of Electrochemical Water Splitting
Lecture 11 Minimum Decomposition Voltage
Lecture 12 Anodic and Cathodic Reactions and the Effect of Current
Lecture 13 Faraday's Law of Electrolysis
Lecture 14 Introduction to Losses
Lecture 15 Types of Losses in an Electrolyser
Lecture 16 Mitigation Strategies
Section 4: Electrolyser Types - Alkaline Electrolysis / Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM)
Lecture 17 Introduction, Functionality and Design
Lecture 18 Electrolyte
Lecture 19 Electrodes
Lecture 20 Separators and Gas Crossover
Lecture 21 Commercial Separator Solutions
Lecture 22 Energetic Aspects and Performance Improvements
Lecture 23 Economic Aspects and Applications
Section 5: Electrolyser Types - Polymer Exchange Membrane (PEM)
Lecture 24 Introduction, Functionality and Design
Lecture 25 Electrodes and Gas-Current Distributors
Lecture 26 Membranes
Lecture 27 Economic Aspects
Lecture 28 Cell Material and Design Optimization
Section 6: Electrolyser Types - High-temperature Steam Electrolysis (HTSE)
Lecture 29 Introduction, Functionality and Components
Lecture 30 Design Aspects
Lecture 31 Electrolytes
Lecture 32 Electrodes
Lecture 33 Interconnects
Lecture 34 Performance Aspects
Lecture 35 Degradation Modes and Outlook
Section 7: Purification and Fuel Cells
Lecture 36 Silica Desiccant System
Lecture 37 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
Lecture 38 Palladium Membrane/Electrode Purifier System
Lecture 39 Fuel Cells - Reverse Electrolysers
Lecture 40 Extend your Knowledge - In-depth Course about Fuel Cells
Section 8: Economic Perspectives
Lecture 41 Key-strategies and Versatility
Lecture 42 Transport Means and Trading Patterns
Lecture 43 Shifting the Market
Section 9: Summary
Lecture 44 Summary
Anyone who is interested in basic principles of Green Hydrogen,Anyone who wants to gain a broader understanding of the Electrolysis Technology and Engineering,Anyone who is interested in Renewable Energies,Anyone who aims to review and broaden material chemistry knowledge,Anyone who is interested in the economic challenges of Hydrogen
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