Expertise in Batteries and Other Storage Systems

• Lead-Acid Battery Modelling
  • Development of models for lead-acid batteries, including current/voltage/state-of-charge behaviour, gassing, ageing, and thermal behaviour, for use in off-grid power system simulations
  • Validation of lead-acid battery models against monitored data
• Lead-Acid Battery Characterization
  • Planning and execution of battery testing to determine operational characteristics
  • Operation of battery test bench equipment
• Lead-Acid Battery Utilisation
  • Analysis of off-grid power systems to determine whether battery is being charged and discharged appropriately
  • Selection and dimensioning of battery technology for off-grid power systems
• Lead-Acid Battery Thermal Management
  • Design and construction of insulated battery containers for cold climates
  • Modelling and simulation of insulated battery containers
  • Management of battery overheating and hydrogen evolution
• Advanced Storage Systems
  • Techno-economic feasibility of existing and proposed storage systems for a wide range of applications, from cellular phones and laptops to off-grid systems and peak shaving
  • Analysis and operation of PEM fuel cell systems with metal hydride storage

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