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Assignment questions

CO4 – ELECTROCHEMICAL POWER SOURCES


1. Describe the characteristics of batteries relevant to the storage of chemical energy and
its conversion into electrical energy.
2. Elaborate the construction, electrochemical principles and applications of the following
batteries:
1. Lechlanche’ cell / Dry cell
2. Lead acid storage battery
3. Nickel – Metal hydride battery
4. Lithium Ion battery
3. Discuss the principle of supercapacitors. Compare the efficiency of supercapacitors to
other energy storage devices.
4. Explain in detail the components, working principles and applications of the following
fuel cells:
1. Direct methanol fuel cell
2. Proton exchange membrane fuel cell
3. Solid oxide fuel cell
5. Explain the processes for production of hydrogen to use as fuel and discuss the
challenges in storing hydrogen.

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