Fossil-Free Fuel and Feedstock

Lecture Topic

1 Course Intro / Overview Current fossil infrastructure and major processes

2 Routes to fossil-free fuels and feedstocks

3 Water Electrolysis for H2 production

4 Water Electrolysis for H2 production

5 Deep-dive into factors controlling electrochemical performance

6 Deep-dive into factors controlling electrochemical performance

7 H2 + CO2 + Thermochemistry (Sabatier, reverse water-gas shift, Fischer-Tropsch, methanol Synthesis)

8 H2 + CO2 + Thermochemistry (Sabatier, reverse water-gas shift, Fischer-Tropsch, methanol Synthesis)

9 H2 + N2 + Thermochemistry (Haber-Bosch Ammonia as an energy carrier)

10 H2 + N2 + Thermochemistry (Haber-Bosch Ammonia as an energy carrier)

11 Formic Acid/Organic-based Electrolysis

12 CO2 Electrolysis

13 Scaling Electrolyzers (Ir calculation/recycling, sizes needed (PV area, etc.))

14 Course Recap

The course grade will be assessed fully by a 100% Final Exam taking place in the regular exam periods.

In case of an insufficient final result, repair options may exist in accordance with Article 17A, Times and number of examinations, sub 1, of the Teaching and Examination Regulations.

Disclaimer: information may change depending on unforeseen circumstances or measures (see: TER Art 2, sub 5).