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Energy Storage

By Robert A. Huggins (auth.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer US
Year
2010
ISBN
1441910239, 9781441910233
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4419-1024-0
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5578803 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
406\435
Topic
Technique Energy
Time added
2011-04-28 18:43:47
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Description

Energy Storage discusses the underlying fundamentals of all the major energy storage methods. These include the storage of energy as heat, in phase transitions and reversible chemical reactions, and in organic fuels and hydrogen, an important energy carrier. The principles involved in the storage of energy in mechanical, electrostatic and magnetic systems are also treated in some detail. Major attention is given to an up-to-date discussion of electrochemical storage systems in a way that does not require prior understanding of electrochemistry. This includes both traditional battery systems and recent developments, with special attention given to the very important, and rapidly evolving, lithium batteries. Energy Storage provides a comprehensive overview of the concepts, principles and practice of energy storage that will be useful to both students and researchers.

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