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What is the practical capacity of a battery primarily defined by?
What is the practical capacity of a battery primarily defined by?
- Internal resistance
- Battery lifespan
- Constant discharge current characteristics (correct)
- Temperature fluctuations
How does the magnitude of discharge current affect the capacity of a battery?
How does the magnitude of discharge current affect the capacity of a battery?
- Higher discharge currents increase capacity
- Discharge current does not impact capacity
- Lower discharge currents decrease capacity
- Higher discharge currents decrease capacity (correct)
What is the nominal capacity of a battery given at a 1C-rate indicative of?
What is the nominal capacity of a battery given at a 1C-rate indicative of?
- Discharging the battery in 1 hour (correct)
- A reduction of total energy
- Optimal temperature during operation
- Charging the battery in 1 hour
If a battery has a practical capacity of 100 Ah, what would its discharge rate be when discharged over 10 hours?
If a battery has a practical capacity of 100 Ah, what would its discharge rate be when discharged over 10 hours?
What happens to the charge time of a battery as the charge rate increases?
What happens to the charge time of a battery as the charge rate increases?
What does not affect the announced capacity of a battery?
What does not affect the announced capacity of a battery?
If a battery's practical capacity increases from 42 Ah at a 10-hour discharge to 46 Ah at a 20-hour discharge, what does this imply?
If a battery's practical capacity increases from 42 Ah at a 10-hour discharge to 46 Ah at a 20-hour discharge, what does this imply?
What is the formula to calculate discharge rate?
What is the formula to calculate discharge rate?
What is NOT a requirement of an energy storage system for electric vehicles?
What is NOT a requirement of an energy storage system for electric vehicles?
What is the primary function of a galvanic cell during its operation?
What is the primary function of a galvanic cell during its operation?
Which characteristic is essential for the operational efficiency of an energy storage system?
Which characteristic is essential for the operational efficiency of an energy storage system?
What happens to nickel oxyhydroxide during the discharge of a nickel-cadmium cell?
What happens to nickel oxyhydroxide during the discharge of a nickel-cadmium cell?
Which active material is used in the charged negative plate of a nickel-cadmium cell?
Which active material is used in the charged negative plate of a nickel-cadmium cell?
What happens during the charging process of an electrochemical cell?
What happens during the charging process of an electrochemical cell?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of a battery is true?
Which of the following statements about the life cycle of a battery is true?
What is the primary reason the practical capacity of a battery is lower than its theoretical capacity?
What is the primary reason the practical capacity of a battery is lower than its theoretical capacity?
Which feature is NOT described as a requirement for an energy storage system for EVs?
Which feature is NOT described as a requirement for an energy storage system for EVs?
What is the Faraday constant used to represent?
What is the Faraday constant used to represent?
What type of cell is primarily associated with charging processes?
What type of cell is primarily associated with charging processes?
What is the net reaction in the potassium hydroxide electrolyte during the discharge of a nickel-cadmium cell?
What is the net reaction in the potassium hydroxide electrolyte during the discharge of a nickel-cadmium cell?
What charge does 1 A carry in terms of Coulombs over 1 second?
What charge does 1 A carry in terms of Coulombs over 1 second?
Which property ensures the safety of an energy storage system during operation?
Which property ensures the safety of an energy storage system during operation?
During the discharge process, what happens to cadmium metal?
During the discharge process, what happens to cadmium metal?
What is the voltage associated with the net reaction of a nickel-cadmium battery during discharge?
What is the voltage associated with the net reaction of a nickel-cadmium battery during discharge?
What is the rated continuous power of a battery?
What is the rated continuous power of a battery?
How can the energy of an electrochemical cell be improved?
How can the energy of an electrochemical cell be improved?
Which factor influences the specific power of a battery the most?
Which factor influences the specific power of a battery the most?
What does power density refer to in a battery?
What does power density refer to in a battery?
What must be minimized to improve the power of an electrochemical cell?
What must be minimized to improve the power of an electrochemical cell?
How does specific energy differ from specific power in a battery context?
How does specific energy differ from specific power in a battery context?
What is the primary condition needed for enhancing the energy of an electrochemical cell?
What is the primary condition needed for enhancing the energy of an electrochemical cell?
Which statement regarding energy and power conditions for a cell is correct?
Which statement regarding energy and power conditions for a cell is correct?
What is the primary characteristic illustrated by a Ragone Plot?
What is the primary characteristic illustrated by a Ragone Plot?
At which point in a Ragone Plot can high specific energy be delivered but at low power output?
At which point in a Ragone Plot can high specific energy be delivered but at low power output?
What defines Coulombic efficiency in electrochemical cells?
What defines Coulombic efficiency in electrochemical cells?
Which efficiency metric is primarily concerned with energy transfer in electrochemical cells?
Which efficiency metric is primarily concerned with energy transfer in electrochemical cells?
What is a possible consequence of operating a cell at high power output from an energy optimized configuration?
What is a possible consequence of operating a cell at high power output from an energy optimized configuration?
Why may energy optimized cells lead to larger losses under high power conditions?
Why may energy optimized cells lead to larger losses under high power conditions?
What are the two main types of efficiency metrics used for electrochemical cells?
What are the two main types of efficiency metrics used for electrochemical cells?
What is another term used for Coulombic efficiency?
What is another term used for Coulombic efficiency?
Study Notes
Energy Storage System Requirements for EVs
- Must be portable, compact, and lightweight.
- Should have low initial cost and provide continuous electric supply.
- High energy storage per unit mass and volume is essential.
- Efficiency and wide operational temperature range are critical.
- Should exhibit long inactive shelf life and operational life.
- Constructed to be sealed, leak-proof, and rugged against abuse.
- Safety during use, high cycle life, and maintenance-free operation are required.
Electrochemical Cell Overview
- Fundamental unit of a battery; converts chemical energy to electric energy during discharge and vice versa during charging.
- Two main types: electrolytic cells (charging) and galvanic cells (discharging).
- Performance is influenced by the materials used within the cell.
Battery Performance Parameters
- Capacity (QT): Theoretical measure based on chemical reactions; example with nickel-cadmium cells shows discharge processes with specific voltages (e.g., 1.299 V).
- Practical Capacity (QP): Actual charge released during a complete battery discharge, typically lower than theoretical due to practical limitations.
- High discharge rates can lead to reduced battery capacity; smaller discharge currents yield higher capacities.
Discharge and Charge Rates
- Discharge rate calculates the current based on the battery's rated capacity and total discharge time.
- Charge rate (C-rate) defines how quickly a cell can accept charge; presented as a factor of the battery's capacity (1C charges in 1 hour).
Power and Specific Power
- Maximum power output is crucial during quick discharges in EVs; rated continuous power defines safe prolonged discharge limits.
- Specific power relates to electrical power per kg of battery mass; typical lead-acid batteries offer around 280 W/kg.
- Power density refers to power capacity relative to volume (W/L).
Energy and Power Relationships
- Energy of a cell improves by increasing voltage and active material quantity.
- Power enhancement occurs by minimizing voltage drops and reducing ohmic and kinetic constraints, potentially by using thinner electrodes.
- Cells can be optimized either for energy or power, affecting overall efficiency and performance.
Ragone Plot
- Illustrates the tradeoff between energy density and power density logarithmically.
- Point A on the plot represents high specific power but limited specific energy, while Point B represents high specific energy at lower power output.
- Used to compare battery technologies and performance characteristics relevant to automotive applications.
Efficiency Metrics
- Performance metrics include:
- Coulombic Efficiency: Ratio of charge discharged to charge charged, indicating efficiency in charge transfer.
- Energy Efficiency: Measures overall energy conversion effectiveness, characterized by energy retention relative to energy input.
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This quiz focuses on the requirements for energy storage systems specifically designed for electric vehicles (EVs). Explore essential features such as efficiency, cost, and operational capabilities to understand what makes these systems effective for modern transportation.
