Chemical Energy Storage
Syllabus, Master's level, 1KB269
- Code
- 1KB269
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Chemistry A1N, Energy Technology A1N, Technology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 7 March 2011
- Responsible department
- Department of Chemistry - Ångström
Entry requirements
120 credits Chemistry/Physics including Materials Chemistry, 10 credits, or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to describe the importance of chemical energy storage and the function of systems for electrochemical energy conversion
After completion the course, the student should be able to
- Describe short and long term energy storage and the role of energy storage in the energy system as a whole.
- Describe the function of batteries, fuel cells and super capacitors.
- Describe a number of chemistries for batteries and super capacitors.
- Discuss choice of materials for high power or high energy lithium-ion batteries.
- Discuss the environmental impact of the materials chosen.
- Discuss thermochemical energy storage.
Content
Fundamental knowledge about energy storage, chemical energy storage and electrochemical energy conversion. Techniques to use chemically stored energy. Techniques for conversion between chemical and electrical energy. Materials used in electrochemical energy conversion systems.
Instruction
Lectures, seminars, project work, laboratory practical and study visit.
Assessment
Written exam (3 credits), active precipitation in seminars and approved laboratory practical (2 credits). The final grade corresponds to an overall evaluation of the written exam and all mandatory parts of the course.