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What is a flow battery?

K. Webb ESE 471 3 Flow Batteries Flow batteries are electrochemical cells, in which the reacting substances are stored in electrolyte solutions external to the battery cell Electrolytes are pumped through the cells Electrolytes flow across the electrodes

Do flow batteries need a fluid model?

Flow batteries require electrolyte to be pumped through the cell stack Pumps require power Pump power affects efficiency Need a fluid model for the battery in order to understand how mechanical losses affect efficiency K. Webb ESE 471 29 RFB Fluid Model Power required to pump electrolyte through cell stack Pumping power is proportional to

What is the difference between power and capacity of a flow battery?

The capacity is a function of the amount of electrolyte and concentration of the active ions, whereas the power is primarily a function of electrode area within the cell. Similar to lithium-ion cells, flow battery cells can be stacked in series to meet voltage requirements. However, the electrolyte tanks remain external to the system.

What are the components of a flow battery?

Flow batteries comprise two components: Electrochemical cell Conversion between chemical and electrical energy External electrolyte storage tanks Energy storage Source: EPRI K. Webb ESE 471 5 Flow Battery Electrochemical Cell Electrochemical cell Two half-cellsseparated by a proton-exchange membrane(PEM)

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