Teaching-aid development for advanced energy storage systems

Abstract

Several universities and colleges recently have offered courses and certificate programs for training students and returning engineers in advanced energy storage, particularly in electric energy storage technology. However, few integrated advanced energy storage laboratories have been established for educational purposes. This paper presents the design, development and implementation of an interactive and computer-controlled test system for three different electric energy storage devices (electro-mechanical flywheel, electro-chemical batteries, and supercapacitor) that serve as a teaching-aid. These units provide hands-on experience for students with multidisciplinary backgrounds who are enrolled in the advanced energy storage courses. The developed teaching-aid not only enhances the advanced energy storage training and education, but also inspires students' interest in the green movement of renewable energy. © 2012 American Society for Engineering Education.