Fuel Cell Basics
This online engineering PDH course provides information about various aspects of the hydrogen-based fuel cell and an introduction to several other fuels and fuel cell technologies. Hydrogen fuel cells present great promise for the future, and have significant advantages over the internal combustion engine or even hybrid power technologies for automobile use. There is, however, a need for infrastructure development for hydrogen production, storage and delivery, as well as for development of the fuel cells themselves.
This 3 PDH online course is intended for engineers in all disciplines who want to learn more about this type of renewable energy. An attendee of this course will gain knowledge about the history of the fuel cell, basics of its operation, comparison of fuel cells with other power sources, and details of several aspects of fuel cells.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Be familiar with the basic history of the fuel cell and its development
- Be familiar with the basic operating principles of the PEM fuel cell
- Understand the efficiency advantages of converting chemical energy directly to electrical energy without thermal energy as an intermediate
- Be able to compare fuel cells, internal combustion engines and batteries
- Be familiar with the characteristics of various types of fuel cells
- Be familiar with alternative fuels, other than hydrogen for fuel cells
- Be familiar with the electrochemistry of the hydrogen based fuel cell
- Be familiar with the components and the overall configuration of a PEM fuel cell
- Be able to identify potential applications of fuel cells
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on this publication.
Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you may print your Certificate of Completion after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email you your Certificate of Completion. Also, you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.