Date: 14November2000 Time: 9.00am-6.00pm Venue: Room M002,the Main Building,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
A fuel cell produces electricity by converting the chemical energy of fuel directly to power in a controlled chemical reaction-without combustion and without moving parts.Fuel cells are therefore inherently ultra clean,highly efficient and reliable.They promise to produce a practical answer to the world's pressing need for clean and efficient power.Fuel cells are now progressing from the research and demonstration stage to the point where they are becoming economically competitive with conven-tional power technologies.
This full-day short course by renowned experts addresses the main aspects of fuel cell technology, the spectrum of fuel cell types,the practical fuel cell systems,and the challenges and opportunities associated with the fuel cell market.Hybrid fuel cell systems are included,and the various aspects of the requirements for balance of plant are covered.Handout materials will be provided for all aspects of the course,and a CD will be included of the latest version of the Fuel Cell Handbook.
Detailed instruction and insight into fuel cell technology,recent advancements,research,development and demonstration(RD&D)issues,as well as RD&D programs will be presented in a full day interactive and instructional course.Ample time will be provided for discussion and Q&A sessions.The short course will include a video presentation of stationary fuel cell state-of-the-art and a demonstration of an actual operating fuel cell.
Short Course Outline
9.00-9.15 Introduction and Overview
9.15-10.00 Fuel Cell Basics
10.00-10.30 FETC Fuel Cell Video
10.30-10.45 Morning Tea
10.45-11.00 State-of-the-Art Fuel Cell Types Alkaline Fuel Cell(AFC)Molten Carbonate
Fuel Cell Phosphoric Acid Fuel Cell Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell
(PEMFC)Solid Oxide Fuel Cell(SOFC)
11.00-11.45 Benefits of Fuel Cells
11.45-12.05 Fuel Cell Kit Demonstration
12.05-12.45 Fuel Cell Applications Power Generation Transportation
12.45-2.00 Lunch
2.00-2.45 Hybrid Fuel Cell Concepts
2.45-3.30 U.S Department of Energy Fuel Cell Programs
3.30-3.45 Afternoon Tea
3.45-4.15 Market and Commercial Potential for Fuel Cells
4.15-5.15 Current Manufacturer Developments and Emerging Commercial Products
5.15-5.45 Fuel Cell Marketplace Discussion
5.45-6.00 Question and Answer Session
6.00 Summary
Registration Form
Registration Form
(please copy this form for additional registrations)
Name:...........................................................
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Please enrol me in the short course:
A One Day Short Course on Fuel Cell Technology,
Accomplishment, Impacts and Markets.
Please provide lunch.Enclosed is my cheque,payable to
"The Hong Kong Polytechnic University"for $100(for lunch)
Receipts issued only on request
Please complete and return together with your cheque (for lunch)to:
Cathy Wong
Electrical Engineering Department,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hung Hom,Kowloon.
Telephone: (852)27666172
Fax: (852)23301544
email: eesutant@polyu.edu.hk
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Course Presenter
Dr.Jacob Brouwer(Lead Instructor)
Jacob Brouwer received his PhD in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering at the Massachusets Institute
of Technology(MIT)in 1992.Since then he has been working at MIT,Chemical Engineering Department,
Reaction Engineering International and the University of Utah.Since 1997 he has been the Associate
Director of the National fuel Cell Research Center,University of California,Irvine,directing and
conducting fuel cell research development and demonstration activities.
Prof.G.Scott Samuelsen
Prof.Samuelsen is the Director of the National Fuel Research Center,University of California,
Irvine(UCI),and a Professor in the Mechanical,Aerospace,and Environmental Engineering in UCI.
He is also currently the Director of the Pacific Rim Consortium on Energy,Combustion,and Environment
and the Series Editor of the Energy,Combustion and Environment,Gordon and Breach.He is an internationally
recognized expert in the field of fuel cell and combustion research with numerous publications
in this area.
Dr.Mark C.Williams
Since 1994,Dr Williams has been the Fuel Cell Product Manager,US Department of Energy(DOE),
National Energy Technology Laboratory(NETL)and is responsible for budget,planning and outreach
responsibility for the stationary power fuel cell program of DOE.He is also the Chairman of Fuel
Cells Product,Level 3 Team in Office of Fossil Energy.
Dr.Michael Binder
Dr Binder is Principal Research Investigator in the Energy Branch of the Facilities Division at
the U.S.Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory in Champaign,IL.In this positon,he
currently serves as the Manager of the Department of Defense Fuel Cell Demonstration Program.
Dr Binder has served as a member of the U.s Fuel Cell Seminar Organizing Committee since 1992.
Who Should Attend
This short course is designed for: Electrical,Mechanical,Chemical, Environmental,Transport and Aerospace Engineers, Power Utility Engineers, Environmental Protection Groups, Policy Makers on Environmental Issues, Legislators, Regulators, Planners, Transport Operators, Supervisors and Managers, Safety Officers, Consultants, Financial Brokers, University and College Lecturers, Students
Please enrol early,places are limited, registration is accepted on first come first serve basis.
Costs: The short course is sponsored by Shiu Wing Steel Ltd. There will be no charge for enrolment. Lunch can be provided in the PolyU staff club for $100.
The short course includes:
A comprehensive set of notes
One CD of Handbook of Fuel Cells
Morning and afternoon tea
Optional Lunch(for $100)
For Further Details Contact:
professor D Sutanto (852)27666188
Sponsored by Shiu Wing Steel Ltd.
The course is organised by the department of Electrical Engineering,The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,supported by the IEE Hong Kong Centre,Specialised Section in Power,the Joint Chapter of Power Engineering,Industry Applications and Power Electronics Society,IEEE(HK),the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers,Electrical Division,The Chartered Institute of Transport and the Environmental Protection Department of the Hong Kong SAR.