Energy Conversion and Storage in Future Energy Systems
2024/2025
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge about the basic principles of electrochemical energy conversion
- Have knowledge about the different types of electrolysers, fuel cells and battery energy storage technologies
- Understand the operation/role of energy storage devices and their suitability for different applications (e.g., grid services, V2G, renewables’ grid integration etc.)
- Have good knowledge about the performance (static and dynamic) behaviour of fuel cells, electrolysers and batteries and their dependence on the operating conditions (temperature, load current, etc.). Gain experience about different performance and thermal modelling approaches and model parameterization techniques
- Gain knowledge about the testing of fuel cells, electrolysers and batteries in the laboratory
Skills
- Be able to develop a simple model of an electrochemical cell or system
- Be able to test an electrolyser or fuel cell or battery
- Be able to evaluate the suitability of different energy storage technologies for various applications
- Be able to derive various parameters from laboratory measurements
Competences
- Be able to develop performance models for different battery technologies based on various requirements
- Independently be able to identify the validity or limitations of an electrochemical model
- Be able to analyse data from the fuel cell, electrolyser and battery tests
Type of instruction
The course will be planned and organised in close interaction with on‐going research and development activities at the Department of Energy Technology and its collaborators. All lectures include exercises focusing on the presented material; some exercises will be performed using MATLAB and Simulink. Moreover, some exercises will be carried out on programmable battery test stations. Where it is found applicable also e-learning activities will be applied.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Energy Conversion and Storage in Future Energy Systems |
| Type of exam | Written and oral exam
Oral examination based on a delivered mini-project/test report
(individual or made in groups). |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Konvertering og lagring af fremtidige energisystemer |
| Module code | N-EE-K3-16A |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg, Campus Esbjerg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Energy |
| Department | Department of Energy |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Engineering and Science |
