AUE 320 - Energy Storage and Battery Technology

SMT 260 or EGR 330. (4)

Introduction to various types of energy storage, including mechanical, thermal management, electromagnetic and electrochemical. Emphasis on automotive applications.. Investigation of promising energy storage principles and technologies such as modern rechargeable batteries, and how they can affect the future of the transportation and power sectors with discussion of standards. Fundamentals of battery science and design of storage devices that manipulate chemical energy for later conversion to electrical energy using electrochemical cells. Coverage of energy density, fabrication and testing, as well as broader aspects on sustainability and cost effectiveness. Graded ABCDE Also listed as SET 320. Graded ABCDE