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Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine (HPICE) Basics

The THORS Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine (HPICE) Basics course introduces the learner to HPICE components and ignition system along with the hydrogen manufacturing processes, storage, transportation, and delivery. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The THORS Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine (HPICE) Basics course is designed to provide learners with the fundamentals of a Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine (HPICE) and insights on hydrogen fuel manufacture, storage, transportation, and delivery. This course also introduces the learners to the HPICE operating parameters, operational challenges, and emission controls.

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Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Define the components specific to a Hydrogen Powered Internal Combustion Engine (HPICE).
  2. Identify the properties of hydrogen that make it a fuel fit element.
  3. Understand the different methods of manufacturing, storing, and transporting hydrogen fuels.
  4. Outline the various operating parameters involved in HPICE operation.
  5. Explain the emission contributors and their control strategies.

The cut section of a hydrogen powered internal combustion engine shows the cylinder, piston, fuel rail, fuel injector, spark plug, and pressure regulator.

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Table of Contents

  1. HPICE Dynamics
    1. Engine Considerations
      1. HPICE Components
      2. HPICE Ignition System
    2. Fuel Considerations
      1. Hydrogen Properties
      2. Hydrogen Manufacturing
        1. Steam Reforming
        2. Electrolysis
          1. Alkaline Water Electrolysis
          2. Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Water Electrolysis
          3. Solid Oxide Membrane (SOM) Water Electrolysis
      3. Hydrogen Storage
      4. Hydrogen Transportation
        1. Pipelines
        2. Tube Trailers
        3. Insulated Vessels and Tankers
      5. Hydrogen Delivery
  2. HPICE Operation
    1. Operating Parameters
      1. Flammability
      2. Energy Density
        1. Gravimetric Energy Density
        2. Volumetric Energy Density
      3. Quenching Distance
      4. Diffusivity
      5. Stoichiometric Ratio
    2. Operational Challenges
    3. Emission Control
      1. Emission Contributors
      2. Emission Control Strategies
        1. Pre-Intake Control Strategies
        2. In-Cylinder Control Strategies
        3. Post-Combustion Control Strategies
          1. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
          2. NOx Adsorption

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