Parikipandla, Bharath (2017) Daniell Cell Investigation for long-term storage. Research Masters thesis, University of Southern Queensland. (Unpublished)
Abstract
The deployment of energy storage incorporated with battery modules in long/medium term has become a major challenge in electrical systems. A great extent of research is being carried out solving the problem of seasonal electricity storage and up to six months with little self-discharge; as an example to counter the impact of monsoon’s reduction in PV output in various parts of the world.
By investigating various components of traditional Daniell cell and implementing new technique of employing Kevlar carbon fibre electrodes, Celgard porous member as the separator, a rechargeable characteristics of modified Zn-Cu cell was achieved. A 3D modelled micro-cell was constructed. Discharging and charging tests were performed to determine as a proof of concept whether the Daniell cell can be made to be a secondary battery, as opposed to it current use as a primary battery. As the research uses aqueous electrolytes, future modifications and research in cell construction can also be used to construct a Zn-Cu redox flow battery, which would then have the potential to store energy in copper sulphate solution and zinc metal over long periods. This could in the future provide a useful energy storage system for isolated renewable resource PV based micro-grids in many parts of the world.
|
Statistics for this ePrint Item |
| Item Type: | Thesis (Non-Research) (Research Masters) |
|---|---|
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Historic - Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (1 Jul 2013 - 31 Dec 2021) |
| Supervisors: | Helwig, Andreas |
| Qualification: | Master of Engineering Sciences (Power) |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Mar 2026 03:39 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Mar 2026 03:39 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | electricity storage; battery; Daniell cell; Kevlar carbon fibre electrodes |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/53186 |
Actions (login required)
 |
Archive Repository Staff Only |
