Two-Dimensional Unsteady Simulation of All-Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. Sathisha ◽  
Amaresh Dalal
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Flow Battery ◽  
Cell Parameters ◽  
Vanadium Redox

The all-vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) has been considered as one of the most promising rechargeable battery for large-scale energy storage system that can be used with renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar energy, for electrical energy storage and distribution. Since it is able to withstand average loads, high energy efficiency (EE), and high power output, the battery exhibits good transient behavior and sustains sudden voltage drop. The dynamics of the battery is governed by the equations of fluid mechanics, electrodynamics, and electrochemistry. In this context, earlier efforts reported in the literature were mainly focused on simulation of the variation of the charge/discharge characteristics of the cell. There is a need to optimize the cell parameters so as to improve the cell performance. The performance of the battery is also studied numerically with the two-dimensional (2D) isothermal transient model. This model is used to predict the effects of change in electrolyte flow rate, concentration, electrode porosity, and applied current. The efficiency analysis for the effects of concentration shows that maximum coulombic, voltage, and energy efficiencies have been achieved in case of higher concentration. Numerical model results are validated with the available experimental result, which shows good agreement.

A Stable Vanadium Redox-Flow Battery with High Energy Density for Large-Scale Energy Storage

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 394-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liyu Li ◽  
Soowhan Kim ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
M. Vijayakumar ◽  
Zimin Nie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Energy Density ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Flow Battery ◽  
Vanadium Redox

Simplified Mathematical Model to Evaluate the Performance of the All-Vanadium Redox Flow Battery

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. M. Sathisha ◽  
Amaresh Dalal
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Voltage Drop ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Flow Battery ◽  
Transient Behaviour ◽  
Vanadium Redox ◽  
Simplified Mathematical Model

All-vanadium redox flow battery is one of the promising rechargeable battery since it is able to withstand average loads, high energy efficiency and high power output. The battery exhibits the excellent transient behaviour and sustains sudden voltage drop. The dynamics of the battery is governed by the conservation equations of mass and charge. The simplified mathematical model includes major resistances, electrochemical reactions and recirculation of electrolyte through reservoirs. The mathematical model is able to predict the performance of the battery. The cell performance can be increased by increasing the concentration of the vanadium ions, the flow rate and the temperature inside the cell. The model results are validated with the available experimental result which shows better agreement.

scholarly journals In-Situ Tools Used in Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Research—Review

Batteries ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Purna C. Ghimire ◽  
Arjun Bhattarai ◽  
Tuti M. Lim ◽  
Nyunt Wai ◽  
Maria Skyllas-Kazacos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Cell Performance ◽  
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Research Review ◽  
Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Flow Battery ◽  
Vanadium Redox

Progress in renewable energy production has directed interest in advanced developments of energy storage systems. The all-vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is one of the attractive technologies for large scale energy storage due to its design versatility and scalability, longevity, good round-trip efficiencies, stable capacity and safety. Despite these advantages, the deployment of the vanadium battery has been limited due to vanadium and cell material costs, as well as supply issues. Improving stack power density can lower the cost per kW power output and therefore, intensive research and development is currently ongoing to improve cell performance by increasing electrode activity, reducing cell resistance, improving membrane selectivity and ionic conductivity, etc. In order to evaluate the cell performance arising from this intensive R&D, numerous physical, electrochemical and chemical techniques are employed, which are mostly carried out ex situ, particularly on cell characterizations. However, this approach is unable to provide in-depth insights into the changes within the cell during operation. Therefore, in situ diagnostic tools have been developed to acquire information relating to the design, operating parameters and cell materials during VRFB operation. This paper reviews in situ diagnostic tools used to realize an in-depth insight into the VRFBs. A systematic review of the previous research in the field is presented with the advantages and limitations of each technique being discussed, along with the recommendations to guide researchers to identify the most appropriate technique for specific investigations.

scholarly journals Optimal Charging of Vanadium Redox Flow Battery with Time-Varying Input Power

Batteries ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Akter ◽  
Yifeng Li ◽  
Jie Bao ◽  
Maria Skyllas-Kazacos ◽  
Muhammed Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Storage ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Vanadium Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Time Varying ◽  
Redox Flow Battery ◽  
Flow Battery ◽  
Charging Current ◽  
Vanadium Redox

The battery energy storage system has become an indispensable part of the current electricity network due to the vast integration of renewable energy sources (RESs). This paper proposes an optimal charging method of a vanadium redox flow battery (VRB)-based energy storage system, which ensures the maximum harvesting of the free energy from RESs by maintaining safe operations of the battery. The VRB has a deep discharging capability, long cycle life, and high energy efficiency with no issues of cell-balancing, which make it suitable for large-scale energy storage systems. The proposed approach determines the appropriate charging current and the optimal electrolyte flow rate based on the available time-varying input power. Moreover, the charging current is bounded by the limiting current, which prevents the gassing side-reactions and protects the VRB from overcharging. The proposed optimal charging method is investigated by simulation studies using MATLAB/Simulink.

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