Project Info
Fuel Cell Characterization
Andrew Herring | aherring@mines.edu
Fuel cells have the potential to revolutionize energy conversion because at lower temperatures they have dramatically higher efficiencies than heat engines.. They are also fully scalable allowing their uses in small devices such as cell phones or in larger applications such as trucks and submarines.
More Information
https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/fuel-cell-technologies-office
Grand Engineering Challenge: Make solar energy economical
Student Preparation
Qualifications
At least Chem Eng MEB.
Time Commitment
36-40 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
Ability to test single fuel cells, and characterize them with basic electrochemistry techniques. An understanding of mass and energy balances.
Mentoring Plan
Align them to a adjunct faculty, and meet every other week at group meetings.