Fuel Cell Manufacturing
In the area "Battery Manufacturing"
- Level
- Senior Technical
- Focus
- Theory and Practical
- Activity
- Populated
Table of Contents
Objectives
| Objective | Minimum Expected Coverage |
|---|---|
Understand fuel cell types and components, including PEM, SOFC, and alkaline fuel cells. |
Fuel Cell Types & Components: PEMFC (Proton Exchange Membrane) - key parts: Nafion® membrane, Pt/C catalysts, carbon GDLs; Applications: Automotive, portable power. SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) - Ceramic electrolytes (YSZ), nickel anodes, high-temp operation; Stationary power generation. Alkaline Fuel Cells (AFC) - KOH electrolyte, cheaper catalysts (non-platinum), Aerospace/legacy systems. |
Apply precision manufacturing techniques for membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs), bipolar plates, and gas diffusion layers (GDLs). |
MEA Fabrication - Catalyst coating (spraying, decal transfer); Hot-pressing for membrane-electrode bonding. Bipolar Plates - Materials: Graphite, metal (stainless steel with coatings); Flow field machining (serpentine, parallel channels). Stack Assembly- Compression force optimization (to prevent leaks); Laser welding for metal stacks. |
Test and validate fuel cell performance (efficiency, durability, leak testing). |
Performance Tests - Polarization curves, impedance spectroscopy; Cyclic durability testing (start-stop cycles). Leak Testing - Helium mass spectrometry for hydrogen leaks; Pressure decay tests. |
Follow safety protocols for handling hydrogen, catalysts (e.g., platinum), and high-pressure systems. |
Explosive limits (4–75% in air), ventilation requirements; Pt nanoparticle precautions (inhalation risks). Standards: ISO 14687 (Hydrogen purity) and SAE J2601 (Fueling protocols). |
Troubleshoot manufacturing defects (cracks, delamination, catalyst poisoning). |
Membrane drying/flooding (humidity control), Carbon corrosion (voltage cycling), SEM/EDS for catalyst degradation, X-ray tomography for delamination. |
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Courses
Help me find a training provider I'd like to add our courses to this CSS| Title | Full coverage? | Description | Link |
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| Hydrogen Energy School | ✅ Full | The Hydrogen Energy School is a 3-day short course aimed at hydrogen industry professionals seeking to improve their understanding of hydrogen energy technologies and their role in the net zero energy system. |
Hydrogen Energy School |
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