Hydrogen Technology

An introduction to Hydrogen Powered Vehicles Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe. It is the fuel that is burned inside every one of the billions of the stars in the universe, and it is an excellent carrier of energy. Two ways of using hydrogen as a vehicle fuel are currently being investigated:

1. The first is to use it like gasoline or CNG in a ICE (internal combustion engine).
2. The second is to use it as a source of protons and electrons to power a fuel cell. As an incorporated part of the course this technology is introduced.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

AUTO 140

Alternative Fuels 4 Units / Prerequisite: AUTO 101, AUTO 120 This is an introductory course on alternative fuels as they pertain to use in modern motor vehicles. Various alternative fuels will be compared, such as Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Hydrogen, etc. The theory of operation, system components, and the safe handling of these fuels are included. Students will develop skills in the area of vehicle preparation, system conversion, and repair procedures related to vehicles using alternative fuels. Lecture / Demonstration: 3 hours / Lab: 3 hours

AUTO 147 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technology

Transfers to: CSU

This course explores the use of Hybrid and Electric power for vehicle trans­portation. Topics will include safety when using high voltage, maintenance, drivability, inverter power transfer, battery technologies, hydrogen electric power, and fuel cell technology. Physics of battery storage, Hybrid generation systems, Electric vehicle applications and their integrated systems from many manufactures will be discussed. This course is suitable for student’s entering into alternative fuels or power generation and energy technology field.

3 Units