Electrochemical energy storage and Power2X

• Explain and utilize basic concepts of electrochemistry and electrochemical kinetics
• Explain the physical and chemical principles of different electrochemical energy storage and conversion technologies
• Calculate the energy content, power capability and energy losses of electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices
• Design and implement a quantitative description of key operative and techno-economic characteristics of an energy conversion and storage device
• Describe main production routes for sustainable fuels and chemicals
• Access publicly available digital databases and implement data-driven methods to analyze needs and requirements of sustainable energy systems
• Design a sustainable energy system by integrating the right type and scale of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies
• Analyze and compare different system integration scenarios in terms of energy efficiency and cost
• Organize and execute group-based project work
• Communicate technical subjects both orally and in writing
• Evaluate a scientific presentation and give constructive feedback to peers

The course introduces fundamental concepts and basic principles of electrochemistry and teaches their application in the description of the performance and operative characteristics of various electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices. Focus is placed on secondary batteries, flow batteries, electrolysis/fuel cells, and electro-catalytic technologies. Different approaches for the production of sustainable fuels and chemicals, combining electrochemical energy conversion and catalysis are also covered. The strengths and weaknesses of different technologies to meet specific needs of a sustainable energy system are emphasized. This understanding is set in action in a group project approach targeting the design of a sustainable energy system comprising multiple different devices, sized and integrated in a way that takes into consideration both energy efficiency and cost.
The course consists of lectures introducing fundamental concepts, principles and methodologies, as well as group student assignments aiming at hands-on implementation of introduced concepts for the quantitative description of different electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. These assignments are presented in plenum and discussed in terms of scientific accuracy and presentation clarity. The outcome of these assignments is shared between students and forms the building block basis for integration of multiple devices in a sustainable system context, within the framework of a group project.
The course relates to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals 4, 7, 11, and 13 on Quality Education, Affordable and Clean Energy, Sustainable Cities and Communities, and Climate Action.

• 36 – 49 (Thurs 8-12)

31711/31713/47202/10041

Lectures, assignments, group projects and presentations, group discussions

Students from BSc. Sustainable Energy Design will have priority in case the course is oversubscribed. Students from BSc General Engineering will have priority in case the course is oversubscribed.

Minimum: 10, Maximum: 80.

Please be aware that this course has a minimum requirement for the number of participants needed, in order for it to be held. If these requirements are not met, then the course will not be held. Furthermore, there is a limited number of seats available. If there are too many applicants, a pool will be created for the remainder of the qualified applicants, and they will be selected at random. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether you have been allocated a spot.