This engineering science and design course examines and analyzes electrochemical energy generation, conversion and storage technologies of emerging importance to modern society. Methods of generating electrical power will be examined in terms of efficiency, cost, environmental footprint, greenhouse gas emissions and current and potential applications. Integration of these power generation systems with energy conversion and storage technologies will be assessed in terms of their compatibility with the supply and demand model of the electricity grid and their potential for use in remote off-grid communities. The electrification of transportation technologies will also be examined. The design element of this course involves hands-on prototyping of an integrated energy system for a specified application.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)