Module Descriptors
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
MECH72050
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 8
Independent Study Hours: 142
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • Coursework - written report (3000 words) weighted at 70%
  • Practical 15-minute presentation and interview weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the relevant scientific principles associated with Energy storage systems.
Knowledge and understanding

2. Ability to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge with practical understanding to initiate research and innovation in Energy Storage systems.
Application

3. Ability to generate an innovative design for energy storage systems to fulfil new needs.
Problem-solving

4. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and ability to make general evaluations of risk issues in energy storage system, including health and safety, Environmental and commercial risk.
Enquiry

5. Communicate research output to technical and non-technical audiences.
Communication
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two pieces of assessment comprising the following:

1. Written Report (3,000 words) 70% assessing LO 1-5;
2. 15-min Presentation and Interview 30% assessing LO 1-5.
Module Indicative Content
Transduction, chemical and electrochemical reactions, Practical parameters, Operating voltage and the concept of energy quality, The charge capacity, variation in voltage during discharge and recharge, Electrical storage systems, batteries, types, Lead acid batteries, Nickel-Cadmium batteries, Nickel-metal hydride batteries, Lithium-ion and lithium polymer batteries, Redox-flow batteries, super capacitors, Applications, requirements, Efficiency, Power rating, Charging regime. The role of energy storage in low-Carbon Energy system, The need for new types of energy storage, Energy storage technologies, comparing storage systems and challenges, Compressed and liquid air energy storage, Modes of operation and basic Principles, Performance metrics, role of renewable energy/sources in energy storage.
Module Learning Strategies
Directed reading and learning.
VLE meeting room.
VLE learning community.
Information gathering (Internet, books, technical articles, company literature, etc.)
Discussions with experts in Industry and University.
Use of existing software packages (business, word-processing, database, project scheduling, etc.)
Report writing, incl. feedback on drafts.
Preparation of oral presentation.
Presentation and defence of work at seminar.
Module Texts
1. Sorensen, B. (2015) Solar Energy storage, Elsevier, Netherlands

2. Huggins, R.A. (2009) Advanced batteries, Springer, Stanford, USA

3. Letcher, T. (2016) Storing Energy, Elsevier, Netherlands
Module Resources
Supervisor, library, computing facilities, Internet. Access to experts and experimental and other facilities in sponsoring company.