Al-Fetlawi, H., Shah, A. A. and Walsh, Frank, 1952-. (2009) Non-isothermal modelling of the all-vanadium redox flow battery. Electrochimica Acta, Vol.55 (No.1). pp. 78-89. ISSN 0013-4686

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Abstract

An non-isothermal model for the all-vanadium redox flow battery (RFB) is presented. The two-dimensional model is based on a comprehensive description of mass, charge, energy and momentum transport and conservation, and is combined with a global kinetic model for reactions involving vanadium species. Heat is generated as a result of activation losses, electrochemical reaction and ohmic resistance. Numerical simulations demonstrate the effects of changes in the operating temperature on performance. It is shown that variations in the electrolyte flow rate and the magnitude of the applied current substantially alter the charge/discharge characteristics, the temperature rise and the distribution of temperature. The influence of heat losses on the charge/discharge behaviour and temperature distribution is investigated. Conditions for localised heating and membrane degradation are discussed.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering T Technology > TP Chemical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Science > Engineering
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Vanadium -- Electric properties, Electrolytic cells -- Simulation methods, Storage batteries, Energy storage
Journal or Publication Title:	Electrochimica Acta
Publisher:	Pergamon
ISSN:	0013-4686
Date:	15 December 2009
Volume:	Vol.55
Number:	No.1
Number of Pages:	12
Page Range:	pp. 78-89
Identification Number:	10.1016/j.electacta.2009.08.009
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	Technology Strategy Board (Great Britain)
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