(NEPTUNE) Energy Storage for Main Operating Bases
Abstract
Abstract: The goal of this project is to develop energy-dense non-aqueous redox flow batteries (NRFB) foruse at stationary bases. The relative interest in battery technologies is extremely high to theaffiliates of the Department of Defense (DOD). On average, each person uses 0.7 - 1.8 kW, andthis is equal to 420-1080 kW in a battalion (600 people). The technologies requiring batterysupport range from examples such as portable charging station of unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV), charging of hybrid vehicles and intermittent energy supply support and management tosmarter energy consumption. The attributes required of next-generation batteries are of coursehighly dependent on specific applications. Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are promisingcandidates to address current limitations in energy density, battery lifetime and battery safety.RFBs can be scaled readily based on energy needs, can safely respond to rapid changes in theload, and their long 20+ year lifetime (12000 cycles) allows them to support a base for longperiods of time before needing to be replaced. This work will explore organic analytes thatmaximize solubility and the numbers of electrons stored per molecule to maximize overallenergy density, as measured in H-cell and flow cell configurations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Apr 29, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142012264
Entities
People
- Louise Berben
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy
- University of California, Davis