Hydrogen Technologies and Systems

About the course

Hydrogen, is the smallest, lightest and the most abundant element in the universe. It was discovered in the late 17:th century and was named after its ability to form water when burned. This property makes it a possible candidate for a future energy carrier since it can be produced by electrolysis of water and will only release water vapor when the energy is released again. There are also several other areas of use for Hydrogen. In many processes it can be used to replace fossil resources and can help to meet the climate challenges humankind is facing.

However the use of Hydrogen also comes with several challenges and to find out where and how to use hydrogen in the future a broad interdisciplinary understanding of the field is needed.

The course Hydrogen technologies and systems aim to give a broad understanding of possibilities and challenges with different applications of hydrogen. Including its role in the natural systems, industry processes as well as in future energy systems.

Specific topics that will be covered in the course include:

• Production of Hydrogen
• Storage and transport of Hydrogen
• Use of Hydrogen in Transport systems
• Present and potential future use of Hydrogen in industry
• Energy conversion technologies
• Legal and safety aspects of the use of Hydrogen

General information

The course covers many aspects of Hydrogen. The course runs over two study periods, 1 and 2 as 6 theoretical and 1 seminar full day modules. At the first module a problem-based project assignment is introduced. The project is performed in interdisciplinary groups of 4-5 students and runs over all the course. The result from the project is presented as a written report and an oral presentation during a seminar at the end of the course.

How to apply

Apply to all Tracks courses at antagning.se / universityadmissions.se
Search for the course code TRA545

To assess your application, please provide us with a short motivation letter (max. 1 page). The letter of motivation requested is an opportunity for each student to express specific interests and experience that cannot be seen from transcripts only. The purpose of the motivation letter is to assist the teachers in grouping students with respect to background and interests. In addition, it is possible to upload a CV that may provide additional background experience that may be relevant.

Upload the letter of motivation on your account at antagning.se / universityadmissions.se.

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These courses provide hands-on experience solving real-world problems, fostering a collaborative mindset, and expanding your professional network. Operating in close partnership with industry, society, and cutting-edge research, Tracks courses are also continuously changed to be as up to date as possible.

Collaboration and entrepreneurship

With a Tracks course, you will become better at collaborating with people from different countries and backgrounds. You will also learn more about ethics, communication, and entrepreneurship. These skills will equip you with a head start in working life. When you take a Tracks course, you also work in our brand-new makerspace: Fuse, which is a creative meeting place with 3D printers, a variety of studios, and workshops where your creativity can flourish.

If you have already attended Chalmers and chosen to take a Tracks course, you will have the advantage of familiarizing yourself with a current critical subject and building on your current knowledge. Together with other engineers, architects, and entrepreneurs of the future, you will gain new perspectives in your future professional life.

Most Tracks courses use Chalmers makerspace Fuse – a creative meeting place where education, research, industry and the community come together to test and implement ideas.