Schematic diagram of all-vanadium liquid flow energy storage battery

What is a modified battery structure for vanadium redox flow battery?

A modified battery structure for vanadium redox flow battery is proposed. Three-dimensional model is established to evaluate the battery performance. Flow fields between the electrode and membrane is visualized. Modified battery shows higher voltage efficiency with lower pressure drop.

What is the structure of a vanadium flow battery (VRB)?

The structure is shown in the figure. The key components of VRB, such as electrode, ion exchange membrane, bipolar plate and electrolyte, are used as inputs in the model to simulate the establishment of all vanadium flow battery energy storage system with different requirements (Fig. 3 ).

Do electrode structural parameters and surface properties affect vanadium redox flow battery performance?

To investigate the combined effects of electrode structural parameters and surface properties on the vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) performance, a comprehensive model of VRFB is developed in this study. One feature of this study is that a practical range of working temperature is fully considered in the numerical simulations.

How many Chambers does a vanadium redox-flow battery have?

As the schematic shown in Fig. 1, a vanadium redox-flow battery has two chambers, a positive chamber and a negative chamber, separated by an ion-exchange membrane.

What is an open all-vanadium redox flow battery model?

Based on the equivalent circuit model with pump loss, an open all-vanadium redox flow battery model is established to reflect the influence of the parameter indicators of the key components of the vanadium redox battery on the battery performance.

What is the optimal flow rate for a vanadium redox flow battery?

The results show that VRBs obtain peak battery efficiencies at the optimal flow rates around 90cm3s-1 with respect to the proposed battery configuration. The optimal flow rates are provided as a reference for battery operations and control. Index Terms-- vanadium redox flow battery, model, optimal flow rate, battery efficiency.