3 ECTS; 1º Ano, Anual, 12,0 T + 9,0 TP , Cód. 41591.
Lecturer
- Mário Helder Rodrigues Gomes (1)
(1) Lead Professor
(2) Teaching Professor
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
General Objective:
Develop theoretical and practical skills on green hydrogen as an energy vector, with a focus on its use in different forms of mobility.
Specific Objectives:
Understand the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy vector in the transport sector.
Identify the types of hydrogen-powered vehicles and their main components.
Learn refueling procedures and safe operation practices.
Program
P1 Types of Propulsion
Hydrogen internal combustion engines.
Electric motors.
P2 Applications by Transport Sector
Road mobility applications (light vehicles, heavy vehicles, logistics, urban and intercity buses).
Railway, maritime, and aviation applications.
Technological maturity and infrastructures.
Challenges, opportunities, and trends.
P3 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV)
General architecture of FCEV vehicles.
Light-duty vehicles.
Passenger heavy-duty vehicles.
Freight heavy-duty vehicles.
P4 Refueling Stations
Types of refueling stations.
Operation of refueling stations.
Logistics and road transport.
Safety and international standards.
Evaluation Methodology
Work carried out independently (with occasional guidance from the instructors).
Bibliography
- Gomes, M. e Cartaxo, M. e Ferreira, C. (2026). Material de apoio pedagógico sobre mobilidade usando hidrogénio verde. Acedido em 2 de setembro de 2026 em https://www.univpt.pt/
Teaching Method
Theoretical classes (T) for presenting fundamental concepts.
Theoretical?practical and laboratory classes (TP/PL) involving problem?solving, real case analysis, and applied exercises.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
