Development of a Prototype Multidisciplinary Fuel Cell Laboratory

这个概念验证项目正在开发一个原型跨学科的本科生燃料电池（FC）实验室。该发展计划正在通过有效实施燃料电池技术的创新技术来实施，以大幅提高本科教育的教学能力。 该项目的目标是通过与几家领先的燃料电池制造商合作来实现的，这些制造商在固定和移动的FC应用方面具有丰富的经验。来自不同工程学科的学生受益于实验室提供的燃料电池设计，模拟，测试和控制的机会。该项目通过创新的工业设计技术，采用简单有效的方法实施燃料电池技术及其应用，其中包括实时传感界面和控制。原型燃料电池测试站由三个微型计算机，三个数据采集板，几个传感器和执行器和相关的硬件与八个实验设置。为了利用这个实验室，工程课程中开设了新的课程。来自高级设计班的多学科学生团体也在利用这些资源进行设计项目，并进行互动和体验真实世界的环境。该项目通过创建跨学科学习的焦点，在本科教学中理论和实践经验之间的平衡，以及在充满活力的技术领域应用这些教育工具，直接影响本科教育。正在利用一项客观的评价计划来评估执行情况 （c）确定拟议模块的总体目标，并确定每项既定成果目标的实现程度。该项目的成果将在有关刊物上发表，并在适当的会议上介绍。还将通过该机构主办的网站向可能的用户提供信息。

This proof-of-concept project is developing a prototype interdisciplinary undergraduate fuel cell (FC) laboratory. The development plan is being carried out through an effective implementation of innovative techniques in fuel cell technology to substantially improve the instructional capability of undergraduate education. The goals of the project are being achieved through collaboration with several leading fuel cell manufacturers with extensive experiences in both stationary and mobile FC applications. Students from various engineering disciplines are benefiting from opportunities the laboratory provides in design, simulation, test and control of fuel cells. The project is addressing simple and effective approaches for implementation of fuel cell technology and its applications through innovative industrial design techniques, which incorporate real-time sensory interfaces and control. The prototype fuel cell test station consists of three microcomputers, three data acquisition boards, several sensors and actuators and associate hardware with eight experimental setups. New courses are being offered in engineering curriculum to take advantage of this laboratory. Multi-disciplinary student groups from the senior design classes are also utilizing these resources for design projects and to interact and experience a real-world environment. The project is directly impacting the undergraduate education by creating a focal point for interdisciplinary learning, a balance between theoretical and hands-on experience in undergraduate teaching, and application of these educational tools in a vibrant technology sector. An objective evaluation plan is being utilized to assess the implementation of the proposed modules and determine the level of achievement for each stated outcome objective. The results of the project will be published in relevant journals and presented at appropriate conferences. Information will also be made available for possible users via a website hosted by the institution.