Course Description:
Hydrogen: The Fuel of Choice for the Future is a non-credit, self-paced online course
designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier
and its role in the future energy landscape. The course provides a practical understanding
of hydrogen production, storage, transportation, utilization, and the opportunities
and challenges associated with the emerging hydrogen economy.
The course is organized into multiple learning modules that guide participants through the key concepts and applications of hydrogen technologies.
Instructor: John Fillo
Delivery: Self-paced online, self-assessment quizzes (not graded) and multiple-choice final exam (graded).
Credentials: A course completion certificate is available to all who complete the course by passing the final exam with a 70% or higher.
Who can take this course: This course is open to all engineers, professionals, and students.
Course Fees
- $35 Student
- $50 Alumni
- $75 Industry
Course fees for NSBE members (must provide NSBE membership ID on registration form): $50 for Industy Professionals
ABOUT THE COURSE
The concern about fossil fuels affecting climate change and the desire to achieve sustainable development have revived interest in hydrogen as a fuel. The trend toward decarbonization of energy sources points to hydrogen as the fuel of choice for the future, to be used in power plants and for motor vehicles, as well as other means of transportation, trucks, trains, and aircraft.
The course offers a clear view of hydrogen and its special properties, means of producing hydrogen on a large scale, and the issues surrounding hydrogen, yet pointing to it as a fuel of choice. The course will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.
There are module assessment questions throughout the course to help students review important concepts related to hydrogen production, storage, transportation, applications, and the hydrogen economy. These assessments are intended to support learning and help students check their understanding of the material covered in each section. The final exam consists of 10 multiple-choice questions. Participants have 30 minutes to complete the exam and are allowed one attempt. A score of 70% or above (at least 7 correct answers) is required to receive a course completion certificate from ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After this course, the learner will be able to:
- Describe the factors driving the interest in hydrogen.
- Define hydrogen as an energy carrier.
- Identify the sources of hydrogen and its special properties.
- Describe the means to produce hydrogen from water.
- Identify the energy sources of fission, fusion, and solar for hydrogen production.
- Define hydrogen storage, transmission, and distribution.
- Define the hydrogen economy.
- Describe synthetic fuels from renewable energy sources and the role of hydrogen and its relevance to the hydrogen economy.
ABOUT THE PROFESSOR
John Fillo is a Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science professor emeritus in mechanical engineering.
He graduated with a PhD in mechanical engineering from Syracuse University and taught at the University of Massachusetts - Amherst and the University of Texas - EL Paso. He later worked at the Brookhaven National Laboratory for 10 years in the area of fusion energy research.
After leaving Brookhaven, Fillo became the founding chairman of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Watson College. This was followed by appointments as the associate dean for research and the associate dean for academic affairs. After serving as chairman for the Department of Bioengineering, Fillo is now associated with the ES2 Data Center research group. He continues to teach in the energy area and develops courses in continuing education.
PAYMENTS
Payment is made at the time of registration. Use registration link at the top of the page. If you are not able to pay with a credit card, you can contact us for a check payment. For questions, contact the Office of Industrial Outreach at 607-777-6241 or wtsnindy@binghamton.edu.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Please note our cancellation and refund policy: All refunds will be assessed a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued once the registrant has been added to the course. For refund requests, contact wtsnindy@binghamton.edu.
If the course is cancelled, enrollees will be advised and receive a full refund.