Foundations of Electrochemical Engineering (Online Learning)

The primary objective of this series is to provide an overview of electrochemical engineering concepts, principles, and applications.

Target Audience

Process engineers, non-electrical engineers, technical subject matter experts, and technical managers interested in electrochemical engineering, electrolyzers, and fuel cells.

You Will Learn

Basics of Electrochemistry

This eLearning course covers basic nomenclature, such as anode, cathode, electrodes, electrolyte, current density, polarization, open circuit voltage, operating pressure, and temperature influences. 

You will learn how to:

• Define the terms and concepts used in electrochemistry – atomic and molecular structure and the nature of ions
• Determine the basic processes occurring in electrochemical systems
• Explain electrodes, electrolytes, and ionic mobility
• Understand the concept of redox reactions and their significance in terms of ion exchange processes
• Explain Faraday's laws and their relationship to potential and voltage in electrochemical systems
• Explore the concept of free energy and its correlation with the equilibrium cell voltage in electrochemical reactions
• Identify and analyze chemical reactions and their catalytic mechanisms
• Apply the Arrhenius equation to calculate reaction rates and understand the temperature dependence of chemical reactions
• Evaluate the role of electrocatalysts and recognize the importance of the triple-phase boundary in enhancing electrochemical reactions
• Analyze the factors influencing reaction rates and determine activation energies in electrochemical processes
• Analyze the nature of overpotential and demonstrate proficiency in measuring it for a single-electrode system
• Describe the dynamics of cell voltage and electrode potential during the flow of current in electrochemical cells
• Understand the origin and implications of the characteristic V/I curve in electrochemical systems
• Explain the thermodynamics principles governing electrochemical cells and their implications on energy conversion
• Define exchange current density and its significance in determining reaction kinetics in electrochemical systems
• Apply the Butler-Volmer Equation to analyze the kinetics of electrode reactions and understand the factors affecting electrode processes
• Calculate equilibrium cell voltage from thermodynamic data
• Explain the characteristic curves of electrolyzers and fuel cells so that you can assess their relative performance in practice

Electrochemical Processes

This eLearning course covers the processes occurring within cells – ion transport, diffusion of gases and liquid, mass transfer, electron transfer, and electron conductivity. The eLearning course covers the following topics:

• The meaning of Exchange Current Density and the asymmetry parameter
• Tafel equation
• Electrode reactions and electron transfer
• Activation parameters and temperature dependence
• Ionic mobility and diffusion 
• Hydrodynamics in electrochemical systems
• Mass transfer within gas phases
• Influence of mass transfer on the V/I curve

You will learn how to:

• Recognize the different processes that occur in electrochemical cells
• Define how processes impact the performance of electrochemical
• Explain how different materials can influence the performance of electrocatalysts and electrodes

Electrochemical Cells

This eLearning course covers the different types of galvanic cells and the evolution of battery, fuel cell, and electrolyzer technologies. The eLearning course covers the following topics:

• Properties, components, and characteristics of batteries
• Examples of primary and secondary battery types and their application
• Flow batteries
• Important reactions such as hydrogen evolution and oxygen reduction reactions as applied to electrolyzers and fuel cells
• Principle types of electrolysis cells and their application
• Principle types of fuel cells and their application

You will learn how to:

• Distinguish between the different types of electrochemical cells that are in everyday use, especially in the energy industry
• Identify the main characteristics of different battery types, electrolyzers, and fuel cells
• Match the cell type with application

Low Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

This eLearning course compares and contrasts the principal types of Low Temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers and their characteristics in terms of electrochemical behavior. The eLearning course covers the following topics:

• Comparison of principal types of fuel cells
• PEMFC and the liquid fuel variants
• AFC – Alkaline Fuel Cell
• PAFC – Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell
• Alkaline electrolyzers
• AEM electrolyzers
• PEM electrolyzers
• Membrane-free electrolyzers

You will learn how to:

• Identify the different types of low temperature fuel cells
• Define which types of fuel cells would suit certain applications
• Explain how operating characteristics influence fuel cell deployment
• Explain the advantages of low temperature electrolyzer technologies
• Define the key disadvantages of the different types of Low Temperature electrolyzers
• List the key factors that affect the choice of electrolyzer

High Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

This eLearning course compares and contrasts the principal types of high temperature fuel cells and electrolyzers and their characteristics in terms of electrochemical behavior. The eLearning course covers the following topics:

• Overview of principal types of high temperature fuel cells
• MCFC – Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell
• SOFC – Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
• Solid oxide electrolyzers • Membrane-free electrolyzers

You will learn how to:

• Identify the different types of fuel cells
• Define which types of fuel cells would suit certain applications
• Explain how operating characteristics influence fuel cell deployment
• Explain the advantages of high temperature electrolyzer technologies
• Define the key disadvantages of the different types of High Temperature electrolyzers
• List the key factors that affect the choice of electrolyzer

Course Content

• Basics of Electrochemistry 
• Electrochemical Processes 
• Electrochemical Cells 
• Low Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers 
• High Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolyzers

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