NHDRP: Hydrogen Drone Refueling

Picture of a Drone
NHDRP: The Hydrogen Drone Refueling team will work with the Qiao Research group to build and test a hydrogen drone refueling station that produces hydrogen from water.

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Description:

This hands-on engineering course guides students through the design, construction, and testing of a hydrogen drone refueling station that generates hydrogen via water electrolysis. Students will explore renewable energy integration, fuel cell technology, and gas storage and safety systems. The course emphasizes practical problem-solving, system integration, and sustainability in energy infrastructure. Teams will develop working prototypes and evaluate their performance through real-world testing with drone refueling scenarios. By the end, students will gain experience in clean energy systems, prototyping, and collaborative engineering design.

Relevant Technologies:

  • High pressure refueling
  • Hydrogen generation
  • Sustainable aviation

Prerequisites:

  • Plumbing and instrumentation
  • Basic thermodynamics and heat transfer
  • CAD
  • Microsoft Visio