ECE 394 - Energy Storage Systems

Basic electrochemical thermodynamics and kinetics with emphasis on electrochemical techniques, Fundamental principle and performance of batteries, super capacitors and fuel cells. Electrochemistry of battery, Commercial rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries. Batteries under development and potential applications to hybrid -electric vehicles and alternative energy systems. Battery management System (BMS). Electrochemistry of super capacitor, Difference between batteries and super capacitors. Modern super capacitors and applications. Electrochemistry of fuel cells, Types of fuel cells, Applications of fuel cells, Fly wheels and Application of Fly wheels. (2-1)

Requisites: CHEM 111, PHYS 212 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: ECE 394L. (Required, Previous). | Take ECE 436L (Required, Previous or concurrent).

Credits:2 cr