Learn about Energy Storage Methods
- Batteries and other techniques
- Off grid and on grid
- Both domestic and commercial applications
- Make better choices and be more sustainable in how you use energy.
Energy costs and reliable supply can be unpredictable. Global warming, financial volatility, pandemics and political unrest are just some of the issues that can affect energy supply. Consequentially the need for off grid alternative energy systems is growing, and integral to that possibility is choosing and using effective battery systems. This course provides a foundation for anyone working in that industry, through to property owners looking to make better decisions about managing their own energy needs.
Lesson Structure
There are 10 lessons in this course:
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Energy Storage
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What is Energy Storage
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Types of Energy Storage
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Mechanical Storage - Pumped hydro, Compressed air, Isothermal compressed air, Flywheel, Pumped heat
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Electrical Storage - Supercapacitor, Superconducting Magnetic
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Electrochemical Storage - Lead acid battery, Lithium ion battery, Flow battery
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Chemical Storage - Hydrogen, Synthetic natural gas
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Thermal Storage - sensible heat, Hot water, Molten salt, Latent heat, Phase change
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Advantages of Energy Storage
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Battery Science
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History - wet cell, dry cell
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Electricity - Current, Voltage, Resistance, Power, Ohm's Law, Power Dissipation
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Circuits - Parallel
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Electrochemical Battery - Fundamental components
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Terminology
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Types of Batteries
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Primary Cell Batteries
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Dry Cell
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Alkaline Battery
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Silver Oxide Battery
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Zinc Air Battery
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Carbon Zinc Battery
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Secondary Cells
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Nickel Cadmium Battery
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Lithium Ion Battery
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Nickel Cobalt Battery
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Nickel Metal Halide Battery
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Sodium Ion Battery
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Lead Acid Battery
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Zinc Bromide Gel Battery
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Chemistry of Batteries
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Introduction
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Electrochemistry - Conduction, Metallic and electrochemical conduction, Electrolysis, Electrodes, Electrolytes
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The Simple Cell
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Electrochemical Cell
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Redox Reaction
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Oxidation and Reduction Reaction
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Applications of Redox Reaction in Electrochemistry
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Reactions in Different Cell Types
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Applications
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Introduction
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Rechargeable Batteries
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Domestic Batteries
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Health Instruments
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Artificial Heart
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Implants for Drug Delivery
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Implantable Hearing Devices
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Medical Applications - wheelchairs, neurostimulators, Sensors and monitors
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Vehicles
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Marine Batteries
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Industrial Applications
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Introduction
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Communication Systems
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Firefighting and Emergency
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Logistics
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Military
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Space Technology
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UPS
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
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Other Applications
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Off Grid/On Grid Applications
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On Grid System - Air Energy Storage, Batteries, Hydro, Thermal
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Off Grid Systems -Batteries
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Lead Acid Batteries
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Lithium Ion
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Flow Batteries
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C hoosing the Right System Components
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How to Upgrade a System
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Estimating Your Energy Needs
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Do It Yourself
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Setting up an Off Grid System
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Calculate Power Requirements
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Calculate Battery REquirements
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Type of Battery
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Capacity
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Number Needed
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How it will be Saves
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Deciding on Energy Generation Technology - Solar, Wind, Hydro
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Select Location - Solar, Wind, Hydro
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Select Charge Controllers
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Select Inverter
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Connecting to Property
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Safety and Disposal
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Introduction
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Safety
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Disposal
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Recycling
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Managing the Future
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Introduction - Nanoscale, Chemical Transformation,
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Supercapacitors
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Nano-wire Batteries
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Chemical Energy
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Thermal Energy
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Nano Scale Hydrogen Batteries
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Future Developments
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Benefits
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Capacities
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Consumers - Solid State, Gold Nanowire, Organosilicon
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Graphene Aluminium Ion
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Graphene Polymer
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Graphene Lithium Sulphur
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Nanobolt Lithium Tungsten
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Industrial Batteries - Zinc Manganese Oxide, Sodium, Vanadium Redox Flow Battery
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
WHAT IS ENERGY STORAGE?
The capacity to collect energy at one stage and store it for future use is known as energy storage. Energy can be stored in a variety of forms such as chemical, kinetic, or thermal. It can be then converted back to useable forms of energy like electricity.
In most cases, electrical energy is easily available at the lowest possible cost. It has been recognised as a common consumer commodity for a long time. Today, it accounts for over one-eighth of total energy processed, a figure that is likely to rise in the coming years as fossil fuel storages are declining, renewable energy usage is rising, and environmental awareness is improving.
Energy storage allows for the storing of electricity for later use, when and where it is most needed. This improves the electric grid's efficiency and capacities, including the potential to minimise glasshouse gas (GHG) emissions.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- Anyone who uses or works with energy, in particular electricity
- Electricians, technicians, mechanics, machine operators
- Teachers, writers, students
- Anyone seeking a more sustainable energy supply - domestic or commercial
- Anyone with a need to understand more about the practical possibilities for a more manageable and efficient energy supply.
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