Course content

Hydrogen is a low-carbon, versatile energy vector which is to play an important role in the transition towards sustainable societies based on renewable energy sources. In this course we explore the current status and future perspective of automotive, stationary and consumer applications based on hydrogen technology.?The lectures address the physical and chemical hydrogen properties, particularly focusing on the chemical flexibility of this element in interactions with matter. Various technical challenges related to hydrogen production, distribution, utilization, storage and safety will be discussed and presented from the energy system perspective.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, you will have a good knowledge of

  • the principles of hydrogen production and storage, as well as thermodynamics and kinetics of the processes involved
  • processes and technologies related to hydrogen production, utilization, storage and safety
  • operation, functionality and interaction among various components in the hydrogen-based energy systems
  • the role of electrolysers / fuel cells in energy systems with intermittent renewable energy sources
  • safety in hydrogen handling
  • technical realization of stationary and mobile hydrogen-based energy systems, including solutions for the heavy-duty transport sector
  • non-technical challenges for the adoption of hydrogen-based technologies, such as market and social factors