MCL443
| MCL443 | |
|---|---|
| Electrochemical Energy Systems | |
| Credits | 3 |
| Structure | 3-0-0 |
| Pre-requisites | MCL140 & MCL242 or MCL141 and EC 80 |
| Overlaps | CLL722 (30%), CLL720 (10%), CLL721 (15%) |
MCL443 : Electrochemical Energy Systems
[edit]Introduction to electrochemical systems – electrochemical power sources, nomenclature, survey of common types. Thermodynamics – thermodynamic functions, chemical and electrochemical potentials, temperature dependence, activity dependence. Reaction kinetics – electrical double layer, kinetics, activation energy of reactions, current-voltage relationship, polarization and losses, charge transfer kinetics, performance criteria. Transport processes – infinitely dilute solutions, concentrated solutions, thermal effects, fluid mechanics. Modeling of electrochemical systems – governing equations, assumptions, boundary conditions of species and charge. Thermal management. Environmental impact.