Course - Electrochemical Process and Energy Technology - TMT4253
Electrochemical Process and Energy Technology
About
About the course
Course content
The basis for electrochemical energy technology and electrolysis processes. Relation to thermodynamics, electrode potentials and double layer. Electrode kinetics, charge transfer and electrocatalysis. Adsorption and reaction mechanisms. The hydrogen, oxygen, and chlorine electrodes. Introduction to electrochemical methods (potential steps and sweep voltammetry). Basic principles for energy and heat balances of electrochemical cells. Electrochemical processes; chlor alkali and chlorate electrolysis, metal production in aqueous solutions (zinc, Ni, Cu, Co). Theory for molten salts chemistry and electrochemistry, aluminium- and magnesium electrolysis, new electrolysis methods (iron and titanium).
Learning outcome
The course will give a basic understanding of the principles for electrochemical process and energy technology including desriptions of important electrochemical reactions and processes. The aquired knowledge will give the students the possibilities to specialize in electrochemistry and to qualify to work in the electrochemical industry.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. The lectures will be given in English. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
TMT4252 Electrochemistry or similar background.
Course materials
Hamann, Vielstich, Hamnett; "Electrochemistry", 2nd edition, Wiley-VCH.
Jomar Thonstad, Elektrolysis processes, Compendium.
Subject areas
- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Technological subjects