Instructor: John Fillo
Date: July 1-Dec. 31, 2022. Open enrollment. Start the course any time after the start
date and submit the final exam any time before the end date.
Delivery: Self-paced online, self-assessment quizzes (not graded) and multiple-choice final exam (graded).
Credentials: A digital badge and a course completion certificate is available at no cost to students
who successfully complete the course by passing the final exam.
Who can take this course: This course is open to all engineers, professionals and
students.
Course Fees
- $35 Binghamton University students and other SUNY school students
- $40 Non-SUNY students (must be a matriculated student)
- $50 Binghamton University faculty/staff and other SUNY school faculty/staff
- $75 Standard/industry
Course fees for NSBE members (must provide NSBE membership ID on registration form): $40 for students; $50 for 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 or other means of transportation, trucks, trains and aircrafts.
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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the completion of 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 relative 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 - EI 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 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 at top of page.
If you are not able to pay with 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.
