Energy Storage Technology - 2024 entry
| MODULE TITLE | Energy Storage Technology | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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| MODULE CODE | ENE3007 | MODULE CONVENER | Prof Xiaohong Li (Coordinator) |
| DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| DURATION: WEEKS | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) | 30 |
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DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
Renewable energy is expected to provide a central solution to our need for a sustainable fuel. However, major challenges presented by renewable energies, such as fluctuations in output, unavailability, and unpredictability, limit their popularity. As a solution to these problems, energy storage technology (EST) is growing in significance. EST is to convert/store energy and to release energy in a controlled fashion when required, which improves energy efficiency and stabilizes operation of electricity grid.
In this module students will obtain general understanding of a number of energy storage systems. Technologies such as mechanical energy storage system (e.g. pumped hydro, compressed air), hydrocarbon storage, lithium ion battery, redox flow battery, lead acid battery, hydrogen and fuel cells, and thermal energy storage will be studied in terms of principles of operation, characteristics, development progress and challenges.
AIMS - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to introduce and evaluate major energy storage systems. Some key concepts, techniques and strategic choices will be explored including principles and fundamentals of EST, operation parameters, design consideration and system optimisation. In addition, cost effectiveness, environmental compatibility and energy/materials sustainability will be taken into consideration.
This module will deliver and summatively assess the Engineering Council’s Accreditation of Higher Education Programme (AHEP-4) Learning Outcomes that are indicated in brackets in the ILO section below.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge
1. Show knowledge, understanding, and ability to quantify the relative capacities and efficiencies of various types of energy storage technologies (C1,2 & M1,2).
2. Apply the knowledge and understanding of energy storage systems to identify optimal energy storage solutions in varying application areas (C3,5 & M3,5).
2. Apply the knowledge and understanding of energy storage systems to identify optimal energy storage solutions in varying application areas (C3,5 & M3,5).
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge
3. Recognise existing and developing technologies for energy storage and describe the fundamentals of energy storage system (C2,5 & M2,5).
4. Identify and size an energy storage system for a given application (C2,7 & M2,7).
Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge
5. Access the literature on energy storage technology and write reports on their development (C4 & M4).
6. Plan and execute practical tests of energy storage equipment and critically analyse the results of tests (C3,12 & M3,12).
6. Plan and execute practical tests of energy storage equipment and critically analyse the results of tests (C3,12 & M3,12).
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
Overview of energy storage technologies.
- Fundamentals of electrochemistry – electrochemical principles and reactions, electroanalytical techniques, factors affecting battery performance.
- Conventional batteries - lead acid, nickel-cadmium batteries, etc.
- Advanced batteries - redox flow battery, lithium ion battery, sodium-sulphur battery.
- Fuel cells - hydrogen fuel cell, direct-methanol fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cells, etc.
- Hydrogen economy – hydrogen production, storage, infrastructure, safety, cost, environmental concerns.
- Thermal Energy storage: fundamentals, materials, devices, energy storage systems and applications.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 40 | Guided Independent Study | 110 | Placement / Study Abroad | 0 |
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DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
| Scheduled learning and teaching activities | 40 | Lectures with integrated tutorials |
| Guided independent study | 110 | Private study |
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
| Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Not applicable |
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
| Coursework | 50 | Written Exams | 50 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
| Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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| Coursework: Energy storage design report | 50 | 3000-word report including figures and tables | 1-6 | Written feedback |
| Exam: Electrochemical energy storage | 50 | 2 hours | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Written feedback |
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-reassessment |
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| Coursework | Coursework (3000-word report including figures and tables) | 1-6 | Referral/Deferral period |
| Exam | Exam (2 hours) | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | Referral/Deferral period |
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
Energy Storage – International Energy Agency
https://www.iea.org/energy-system/electricity/grid-scale-storage
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Storage Handbook
https://www.sandia.gov/ess/publications/doe-oe-resources/eshb
The European Association for Storage of Energy: Energy Storage Targets 2030 and 2050
https://ease-storage.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Energy-Storage-Targets-2030-and-2050-Full-Report.pdf
Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES): Energy 2022
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64f1fcba9ee0f2000db7bdd8/DUKES_2023_Chapters_1-7.pdf
Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES): Renewable sources of energy 2023
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c1322c90b54500143e83c6/DUKES_2023_Chapter_6.pdf
UK Energy Storage Roadmap: Energy Storage Research & Innovation
https://ukesr.supergenstorage.org/
Energy Flow Chart 2022
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/64c8e157d8b1a71bd8b05da7/Energy_Flow_Chart_2022_Mtoe.pdf
Web based and Electronic Resources:
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Reading list for this module:
| Type | Author | Title | Edition | Publisher | Year | ISBN |
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| Set | Linden, D. & Reddy, T.B. | Handbook of Batteries | 3rd | McGraw Hill | 2003 | 0-07-135978-8 |
| Set | Sorensen, B. | Renewable energy conversion, transmission, and storage Part IX: High-quality energy storage | 1st | Academic Press | 2007 | 9780123742629 |
| Set | Pletcher, D. | A First Course in Electrode Processes | 2nd | Cambridge:RSC | 2009 | 9781847558930 |
| Set | Barnes, F.S. & Levine, J. G. | Large Energy Storage Systems Handbook | 1st | CRC Press | 2011 | 9781420086003 |
| Set | Sioshansi, F.P. | Smart Grid: Integrating Renewable, Distributed & Efficient Energy | 1st | Oxford: Academic | 2011 | 9780123864529 |
| Set | Ford, R.M. & Burns, R.M | Energy Storage Technologies for Power Grids and Electric Transportation | 1st | Nova Science Publishers | 2012 | 9781622573516 |
| Set | Demirel, Y. | Energy: Production, Conversion, Storage, Conservation, and Coupling | 1st | London: Springer | 2012 | 9781447123729 |
| Set | Zhang, J., Zhang, L., Liu, H., Sun, A. & Liu, R. | Electrochemical Technologies for Energy Storage and Conversion | 1st | Weinheim: Wiley-VCH | 2012 | 9783527328697 |
| Set | Sorenson, B. | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells: Emerging Technologies and Applications | 2nd | Academic Press | 2012 | 9780123877093 |
| Set | Grasman, S.E. | Hydrogen energy and vehicle systems | CRC Press | 2013 | 9781439826812 | |
| Set | Menictas, C., Skyllas-Kazacos, M. & Lim, T.M. | Advances in batteries for large- and medium-scale energy storage: Applications in power systems and electric vehicles | 1st | Woodhead Publishing | 2014 | 9781782420132/132 |
| Set | Du, P. & Lu, L. | Energy Storage to Smart Grids: Planning and Operation for Renewable and Variable Energy Sources | 1st | Academic Press | 2015 | 9780124104914 |
| CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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| PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | ENE2006, ENE2005, ENE1003 |
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| NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 6 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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| ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 6th July 2017 | LAST REVISION DATE | Friday 2nd August 2024 |
| KEY WORDS SEARCH | Energy storage; mechanical energy storage system, hydrocarbon storage; carbon capture and storage; batteries; hydrogen & fuel cells; thermal storage; hydrogen economy. |
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