Theme 1: Energy storage technologies
飰� Description
This project aims to develop a novel and custom-designed BTMS solution for thermal management of large-scale battery systems for grid applications that can maintain the temperature of the batteries within the recommended range under various loads and climate conditions. The BTMS should be compact, cost-effective, and reliable with minimal maintenance and packaging requirements. It must also promise low parasitic power requirements and be able to operate under variable climatic conditions.
飥� Progress
Graphite heatsinks and heat spreaders have been designed and tested. Simulation results were validated using experimental results. The project team has studied heat performance of the battery, and designed, optimized and tested a cooling system at the cell level. Conducted EV life cycle analysis.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
8 journal papers, 2 journal papers submitted, 19 conference papers, 6 invited talks, 2 invited keynotes, 1 news article, 1 exhibition, and 1 radio interview.
飩�&苍产蝉辫;Project leader
Majid Bahrami, Simon Fraser University
飪赌&苍产蝉辫;Project collaborators
- F. Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa
- Liuchen Chang, University of New Brunswick
飭� Highly qualified personnel (year 4)
- Claire McCague (Postdoctoral fellow) 鈥� participating, not funded
- Martin Cermak (PhD)
- Mina Rouhani (PhD)
- Anil Stephen (PhD)
- Hesam Bahrehmand (PhD)
- Ali Rahnama (PhD)
- Sepehr Foroushani (Postdoctoral fellow)
飰�&苍产蝉辫;Description
This project aims to develop mathematical models of flywheel systems considering energy losses, discrete design variables, rotor dynamic effects and novel material systems. A flywheel system with an energy capacity of 0.25 kWh will be fabricated, characterized and tested to validate and optimize models.
飥� Progress
A flywheel testing enclosure has been constructed. Development of a composite flywheel system for 0.25 kWh has commenced. A flywheel numerical model and a comparative analysis of composite and metal flywheels were developed. Fabrication and testing of composite flywheel demonstrator are completed.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
4 journal papers and 3 conference papers.
飩� Project leader
Marc Secanell Gallart, University of Alberta
飪赌 Project collaborators
- Pierre Mertiny, University of Alberta
- Liuchen Chang, University of New Brunswick
- Magdy Salama, University of Waterloo
飭� Highly qualified personnel (year 4)
- Vaishnavi Kale (MASc)
- Danica Sun (MASc)
飰�&苍产蝉辫;Description
Operational and market conditions for the world鈥檚 first grid connected underwater energy storage facility will be studied in detail. A transient, advanced exergy approach will be applied to assess facility production efficiency. The commercial aspects of operation will then be co-optimized with production based on mutually advantageous opportunities revealed through thermodynamic and market analysis.
飥�&苍产蝉辫;Progress
The project is completed.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
4 journal paper, 2 journal papers submitted, 3 conference papers, co-chaired 2 workshops.
飩�&苍产蝉辫;Project leader
Rupp Carriveau, University of Windsor
飪赌&苍产蝉辫;Project collaborators
- David Ting, University of Windsor
- Lindsay Miller, University of Windsor
- Scott Harper, Wind Energy Institute of Canada
- Seamus Garvey, University of Nottingham
- Tonio Sant, University of Malta
- Andrew McGillis, Hydrostor
- F. Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa
- Mark Winfield, York University
- Ian Rowlands, University of Waterloo
飭�&苍产蝉辫;Highly qualified personnel (year 3)
- Maziar Mosavati (PhD)
- Sara Alhasan (MASc)
- Mehdi Ebrahimi (PDF)
- Zhiwen Wang, Dalian Maritime University (PhD)
飰�&苍产蝉辫;Description
In this project, promising new adsorbent materials will be examined, modelled and optimized to increase energy density (by four to five times greater than current materials) in order to improve the economic viability of adsorption-based systems for space heating and cooling applications.
飥�&苍产蝉辫;Progress
Experimental set-up was upgraded with a system control program to control the system and record data.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
5 journal papers, 9 conference papers, 3 invited talks, 3 invited keynotes, 1 parliamentary presentation, and 1 radio interview.
飩�&苍产蝉辫;Project leader
F. Handan Tezel, University of Ottawa
飪赌 Project collaborators
- Tariq Iqbal, Memorial University
- Miguel Anjos, 脡cole Polytechnique de Montr茅al
- Majid Bahrami, Simon Fraser University
Highly qualified personnel (year 4)
- Ye Hua (Postdoctoral fellow)
- Curtis Strong (MASc)
- Tien Viet Tran (MASc)
- Rasha Rabbani (MaSc)
- Md. Habibur Rahman (MASc)
- Eniayo Ayola (Undergraduate)
- Emma Harrison (Undergraduate)
飰�&苍产蝉辫;Description
Development of hybrid ES systems where several types and sizes are combined to provide a composite storage solution.
飥�&苍产蝉辫;Progress
The project has been completed.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
5 journal papers, 2 patent filings.
飩�&苍产蝉辫;Project leader
Bala Venkatesh, 成人大片
飪赌&苍产蝉辫;Project collaborators
- Bin Wu, 成人大片
- Reza Iravani, University of Toronto
飭�&苍产蝉辫;Highly qualified personnel (year 4)
- Amr Adel Mohamed (PhD)
- Ayman Elkasrawy (PhD)
- Kamran Masteri Farahani (PhD)
- Mohammadreza Vatani (PhD)
飰�&苍产蝉辫;Description
Development and testing (both in the laboratory and in the partnering utility) of an ES solution that can be mounted on the utility pole, adjacent to poletop transformers. The pole-top ES solution is housed in a cabinet containing the power converter and with lithiumion batteries.
飥�&苍产蝉辫;Progress
The two-year project has been completed. Results show acceptable performance of the unit for load curve smoothing and peak shaving of the distribution transformer. Installation of the unit on a Toronto Hydro utility pole was completed in August 2016 and successfully field tested until February 2017.
飦�&苍产蝉辫;Outcomes (cumulative)
4 journal papers, 1 conference paper, 2 patents, 1 video.
飩�&苍产蝉辫;Project leader
Bala Venkatesh, 成人大片
飪赌&苍产蝉辫;Project collaborators
- Bin Wu, 成人大片
- David Xu, 成人大片
- Majid Bahrami, Simon Fraser University
飭�&苍产蝉辫;Highly qualified personnel (year 3)
N/A