The course follows book by Michael J. Moran, Howard N. Shapiro, Daisie D. Boettner, Margaret B. Bailey, “Fundamentals if Engineering Thermodynamics”, 9th edition, John Wiley and Sons.

This is an electrochemical energy storage course focusing on modeling and simulation of battery electrochemistry, battery heat and mass transport, mechanical properties of battery’s electrodes and battery system modeling. A general introduction to numerical procedures used in the electrochemical energy storage modeling will be given. Several real-life examples of modern rechargeable battery types modeling will be emphasized. Students will use common simulation software (e.g., Comsol) and will use lab-test data to study certain battery types.

Prerequisites

General: Familiarity with basics of mass and heat transport, solid mechanics, chemical reactions principles. Medium level mathematical knowledge is required. It includes basic understanding of integrals and derivatives, as well as algebraic, partial and ordinary differential equations. Knowledge on numerical methods is not required, however, would be advantageous.

Prior courses: MATH (MATH 180 or MATH 181 or MATH 210 or MATH 220); CHEM 122; ME 205 (or ME 325); ME 321; ME 428 would be helpful, but not required.