Electrochemical energy storage principles, applications, and best practicesThis engineering textbook defines the taxonomy of electrochemical energy storage technologies, explains the principles, clarifies mechanisms, quantifies performance, and matches it with applications for electromobility and in renewable energy systems. With 330 equations and over 100 figures, this intensely analytical and at the same time thoroughly descriptive text is intended to help fully understand batteries, hydrogen, and fuel cells, while giving concise insight into electrochemical capacitors and flow batteries. Written by a team of recognized academics, Electrochemical Energy Storage meets the needs of experienced engineers as well as novices in the field through careful articulation of fundamental scientific principles interlaced with comprehensive practical analysis of batteries, fuel cells, and other technologies.Coverage includes:An introduction to electrochemistryBattery performance factorsAccelerated lifetime testingLead-acid batteriesNickel batteriesSilver batteriesAqueous metal-air batteriesLithium batteriesHydrogen storageHydrogen production and purificationWater electrolysisFuel cellsSupercapacitorsRedox flow batteries
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ISBN
9781260012002
Publisert
2022-08-09
Utgiver
Vendor
McGraw-Hill Education
Vekt
642 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
196 mm
Dybde
20 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
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Antall sider
272

Biographical note

Slobodan Petrovic is a professor of Electrical and Renewable Energy Engineering at Oregon Institute of Technology. He has more than 30 years of experience in various areas of science and technology and has published, presented, and patented more than 80 works in these fields. Prior to his joining OIT, he was an associate professor at Arizona State University, a vice-president of engineering for a power fuel company, and a member of the technical staff for Motorola, Inc. He is also Founder and President of a non-profit organization, Solar Hope, dedicated to helping developing countries through use of renewable energy. Since 2009, he has been leading student groups to South Africa and South America to help bring renewable energy to developing countries and has supervised more than 100 solar installations for schools and hospitals in remote areas.