Course Code and Title: RENT 6011 – Energy Storage

Semester and Level: Semester II

Course Type: Elective

Credits: 3

Mode of Delivery: Blended

 

  1. Course Description

A major part of this course will involve investigation of the hydrogen economy and hydrogen fuel cells. Inter-island energy transportation through a Caribbean wide super grid will also be discussed as well as small-scale energy storage options.

 

  1.  Course Evaluation: 100% coursework      
  • 2 labs                                      20%    
  • 3 assignments                          80% (20%, 20%, 40%)

 

  1.  Rationale

In order for renewable energy to meet consumer demand, energy storage will become more important as grid penetration increases. Therefore, this course will explore the functioning, properties, and application of physical-chemical energy storage systems.

 

  1.  Course Aims
  • Differentiate between different energy storage options.
  • Solve numerical problems to aid in sizing energy storage solutions.
  • Discuss the technical challenges of a wide super grid for the Caribbean region.
  • Perform experiments related to fuel cells and producing hydrogen.

 

  1.  Course Learning Outcomes

            On completion of this course, the graduates will be able to:

  • Discuss factors that influence the choice of energy storage options.
  • Differentiate between the various forms of thermal energy storage systems.
  • Differentiate between the various forms of electrochemical systems.
  • Categorize the different forms of electrochemical storage options available.
  • Explain the principles of construction and operation of the various options for hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
  • Discuss the technical challenges of a wide super grid for the Caribbean region.
  • Examine peer-reviewed literature on energy storage solutions.
  • Justify energy storage solutions for various end-user applications.
  • Solve numerical problems to aid in sizing energy storage solutions.
  • Perform detailed hydrogen cell experiments.
  • Communicate results and analyses of experiments concisely via a written report.

 

  1.  Course Content/Syllabus

Topics include the following: Storage in the fuel distribution system; Periodic storage (seasonal, daily, hourly); Portable applications requiring storage; medium to large-scale energy storage; utility load levelling; peak shaving; Thermal Energy Storage; Reversible Chemical Reactions; Mechanical energy storage; Electromagnetic energy storage; Hydrogen production; Hydrogen storage and distribution; Fuel Cells and Transport sector.

 

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