A Step-by-Step Design Methodology for a Base Case Vanadium Redox-Flow Battery

Authors

  • Mark Moore University of Tennessee
  • Robert M. Counce University of Tennessee
  • Jack S. Watson University of Tennessee
  • Thomas A. Zawodzinski University of Tennessee
  • Haresh Kamath Electric Power Research Institute

Abstract

The purpose of this work is to develop an evolutionary procedure to be used by Chemical Engineering students for the base-case design of a Vanadium Redox-Flow Battery. The design methodology is based on the work of Douglas (1985) and provides a profitability analysis at each decision level so that more profitable alternatives and directions can be indentified before additional time and effort is expended on an impractical design. Ultimately, a base case flow sheet and capital cost estimate are generated; this type of design activity as the work presented here is referred to as creation and analysis of a study level design.



Author Biographies

Mark Moore, University of Tennessee

is a graduate student at the University of Tennessee. He received his B.S. in chemical engineering from UT in 2011. His research is in computer-aided design of grid-level energy storage batteries and fuel cells.

Robert M. Counce, University of Tennessee

is a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Tennessee. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from UT in 1980. He is a fellow in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He teaches process design and sustainable engineering.

Jack S. Watson, University of Tennessee

is a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Tennessee. He received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from UT in 1967. He is retired from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He is a fellow in the American Institute of Chemical Engineering and the recipient of the 2010 Robert E. Wilson award. He teaches separations and process design.

Thomas A. Zawodzinski, University of Tennessee

is the Governor’s Chair Professor in Electrical Energy Conversion and Storage at the University of Tennessee and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from State University of New York (Buffalo) in 1989. He is a fellow in the Electrochemical Society. His research is in electrochemical devices for energy applications, including fundamental and applied studies of batteries and fuel cells; applications of NMR methods to the study of transport and structure in device components; preparing and understanding advanced functional materials; and developing molecular device concepts. He teaches thermodynamics and various courses related to energy conversion and storage.

Haresh Kamath, Electric Power Research Institute

is a program manager in Energy Storage at the Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, California. He has extensive background in the electric energy field, with specialized experience in energy storage, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electric transportation. He is currently working in projects in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) battery systems, grid electric energy storage, and advanced electrical materials.

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Published

2012-09-01

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 4 (2012): Fall 2012

Section

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