Master Degree / Yüksek Lisans Tezleri
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Master Thesis Effects of Grid Design on Lead-Acid Battery Performance(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2017) İşler, Tuğçe; Ebil, Özgenç; Top, AybenIn today’s world, approximately 88 percent of the total energy demand is supplied by fossil fuels; however, it has become clear that; other energy sources are needed due to limited fossil fuels. The demand for energy can most effectively be filled by renewable energy sources as installed energy storage capacity is growing rapidly. If renewable energy sources advance enough to fulfill the high demand, earth-friendly, clean and sustainable energy will help to protect the environment, thus ensuring a healthier life for future generations. Energy storage systems are essential in this endeavor, and in order to become more prevalent, storage systems for renewable energy sources must supply electricity without interruption as much as possible. As an electrochemical storage, a battery with a high level of performance, high energy density and life cycle could offer a viable solution for electricity storage provided that battery cost should be economically viable. This thesis aims to improve the geometry of the grid used in lead acid batteries in order to obtain a more uniform current and potential distribution, and minimize the potential drop for improved battery performance. A 3D mathematical model was developed using finite element method to evaluate the behavior of the grid under various conditions. Five different porous grid geometries were simulated under different loads and optimum grid geometry was identified. The 3D mathematical model of the lead-acid battery based on finite element method was simulated under certain conditions in order to evaluate the effect of grid geometry on battery performance.Master Thesis Modelling and Simulation of Zinc Based Batteries(Izmir Institute of Technology, 2016) Toptop, Evren; Ebil, Özgenç; Yüksel Özşen, AslıEnergy is the determining factor of productivity and quality of living. Electric energy is the most used energy form and lack of reserve for it hinders widespread use of renewable energy technologies. Advancements in renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles and consumer electronics are highly dependent on developments of new battery technologies. High energy density, long service life, using benign and abundant materials are few of the key requirements for next generation batteries. A model, a mathematical description of the system, is an effective tool to predict the behavior of batteries under specific conditions, thus reducing cost and time for the development. A mathematical model using finite element method was designed to simulate the discharge behavior of an experimental nickel-zinc battery that includes composite zinc and commercial nickel electrodes. The model employs thermodynamic and kinetic expressions for porous electrodes considering the concentration dependency of battery characteristics. The effects of initial zinc and nickel concentrations, anodic transfer coefficients of zinc and nickel electrode reactions on the electrochemical performance of the battery have been simulated. The discharge voltage, electrode porosities, and species concentrations in electrodes as a function of model parameters and time have been evaluated. It is observed that the model results are consistent with the experiment results considering that the battery operation is limited with zinc concentration. Initial zinc concentration is the major determining factor on discharge duration. Nickel oxyhydroxide concentration affects voltage magnitude. Transfer coefficients have only limited effects on discharge voltage and concentrations.