The course "Hydrogen Production" aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of methane steam reforming, electrolysis, and biomass gasification for hydrogen generation. Students will learn about the principles, mechanisms, and operational aspects of each method. The course focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to analyze, evaluate, and optimize hydrogen production processes for various applications, considering factors such as efficiency, environmental impact, and purification techniques.
Online
3 Months 4 sessions/week 2 live sessions/month Each recorded session will be 25 minutes and uploaded to the server and participants can get access.
IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) of IIT Madras
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Zemblance
Graduation in Engineering - Petroleum/Chemical/Mechanical/Civil/Mining/
Electrical/Electronics and Masters in Geophysics/Geology/Applied
Geology from recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government).
For International Participants - Students / Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
Fundamental knowledge of science, engineering, energy sector
Dr. SSV Ramakumar, Director (R&D), IOCL
Dr. R K Malhotra, Former Chairman and Director (R&D), IOCL; Professor of Practice, IIT Delhi
Importance and applications of hydrogen as an energy carrier, Overview of methane steam reforming, electrolysis, and biomass gasification
Principles and mechanisms of methane steam reforming, Catalysts and reactor design for steam reforming, Process optimization and efficiency improvement, Environmental considerations and carbon capture
Principles of electrolysis for hydrogen production, Alkaline, proton exchange membrane, and solid oxide electrolysis technologies, Electrolyzer design and operation, Power sources for electrolysis (renewables, grid electricity), Electrolysis efficiency and cost considerations
Biomass gasification for hydrogen production, Thermochemical and biochemical pathways, Feedstock selection and preparation, Gasification reactor types and operation, Gas cleanup and hydrogen purification
Evaluation of hydrogen production efficiency, Environmental impacts and mitigation strategies, Carbon capture and utilization in hydrogen production
Purification methods for obtaining high-purity hydrogen, Membrane separation, pressure swing adsorption, and other techniques
Hydrogen utilization in transportation, power generation, and industry, Fuel cells and hydrogen storage technologies, Integration of hydrogen into existing energy systems
Analysis of hydrogen production processes, Evaluation of process efficiency and performance, Optimization techniques for enhanced hydrogen production
"Hydrogen Production and Remediation of Carbon and Pollutants" by E.E. Smolinski and S.J. Huang
"Hydrogen Energy: Economic and Social Challenges" by Yi Zhang
"Hydrogen Production: Processes, Technologies, and Economics" by A.S. Gokhale and A.K. Dalai