Course - Electrochemical Process and Energy Technology - TMT4253
TMT4253 - Electrochemical Process and Energy Technology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 4 timer |
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. Porous 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
After completed the course the students should know how to:
- Account for the structure and properties of the electrochemical double layer.
- Account for the electrocatalytic effect and influence of adsorption and heterogenous reactions on kinetics for electrochemical processes.
- Account for a selection of processes relevant within electrochemical energy conversion and industrial electrochemistry.
- Account for activities in molten salts.
- Figure out the capacitance, charge and surface tension from electrocapillary curves.
- Know how to put up rate expressions for an arbitrary reaction mechanism, including electrode processes where heterogeneous and homogeneous reactions are involved.
- Calculate current yield and current efficiency.
- Know how to put up mass and heat balances for industrial electrochemical processes.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and compulsory exercises. The lectures will be given in English. If the teaching is given in English the Examination papers will be given in English only. Students are free to choose Norwegian or English for written assessments.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
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.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2017
Language of instruction: English
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- Electrochemistry
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Technological subjects
- Ann Mari Svensson
- Geir Martin Haarberg
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2017-12-09 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Summer UTS Oral examination 100/100 2018-08-06 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"