Energy Storage Essentials

About the Course

One of the important problems with the effective use of available energy supplies is the time mismatch between the available energy from the source and load requirements, even from natural sources. Thus, buffer, or storage, systems are necessary for resource and load matching and management. Also, energy storage is a crucial aspect of the rapidly evolving energy environment. As renewable energy sources gain importance, storing surplus energy for use during periods of low generation becomes increasingly important. Further, fast-reaction high-power storage mechanisms, such as flywheel systems, some battery systems, and super-capacitors, would be ideal for reducing the problem of short-term transients in the load upon the electrical grid. These requirements for storage mechanisms are highly dependent upon the electric power grid and devices that acquire their energy from the grid.

This 5-day interactive Energy Storage Essentials training course is intended to give the delegates a basic understanding of the various mechanisms and related technologies currently employed for energy storage. It introduces the relevant basic concepts and is followed by a comprehensive study of the most important energy storage methods. Then, we will discuss other storage techniques, such as solar fuels, biomass fuels, hydrogen storage, flywheel storage systems, and energy storage using electromagnetics. The Ragone Chart is then used for performance comparison of various energy storage devices (ESDs). Finally, emerging technological directions in energy storage are argued.

Core Objectives

The core objective of this comprehensive training course is to provide the delegates with the essential knowledge of energy storage technologies. It helps them to be acquainted with the different energy storage techniques. Thus, engineers and technicians can evaluate the performance of several energy storage systems, operate and maintain the energy storage systems, and choose the appropriate energy storage structure for each application.

The delegates will achieve the following objectives:

• Acquire professional knowledge of energy storage technology
• Identify the different types of energy storage
• Evaluate the criteria for selecting the appropriate energy storage techniques
• Understand the integration process of the energy storage system with electrical grids
• Assess the performance of the different energy storage types
• Propose solutions for challenges of energy storage systems
• Evaluate the storage efficiency of several energy storage types
• Devise techniques to choose the appropriate energy storage structure for a certain application
• Propose the proper solutions for the energy storage challenges
• Evaluate the performance of the energy storage system
• Attain the technical skills required to deploy, operate and maintain the energy storage systems properly

Training Approach

This training course will use PowerPoint presentations, lecture notes with interactive discussions, and feedback. Real-life examples, study cases, and simple renewable energy projects with storage systems are explained, discussed, and analysed. Moreover, preliminary sessions will be introduced at the beginning of every day to outline the daily topics and the intended learning objectives. Also, daily review sessions with questions and answers will be channelled at the end of each day to confirm that the intended course objectives have been achieved.

The Attendees

Professionals qualified to attend this training course will get skills in evaluating the performance of several energy storage systems, operation and maintenance of several energy storage systems, and choosing the appropriate energy storage structure for each application. The delegates will enhance their understanding of energy storage essentials and become key players in transitioning to a more sustainable energy future.

Likewise, it will be valuable to the professionals but not limited to the following:

• Project Engineers
• Electrical Supervisors
• Engineering Professionals
• Environment Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Management and Quality Engineers
• Maintenance, Operation Engineers, and Technicians
• Electrical Power Plant Engineers and Technicians
• Electrical Utilities Engineers and Technicians
• Professionals responsible for Operation, Planning, and Maintenance

Daily Discussion

DAY ONE: ENERGY STORAGE FUNDAMENTALS

• Energy Sources and Conversion Mechanisms
• Energy Storage Terminology
• Energy Storage Types
• Energy Storage Performance Parameters
• Block Diagram of a General Energy Storage System

DAY TWO: THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE

• Thermal Behavior of Solid, Liquid, and Gas
• Sensible and Latent Heat Storage Mechanisms
• Latent Heat Storage Mechanisms
• Organic Phase Change Materials
• Inorganic Phase Change Materials
• Quasi-latent Heat Storage Mechanism

DAY THREE: MECHANICAL ENERGY STORAGE

• Potential Energy Storage
• Hydroelectric Power
• Pressurised Gas
• Kinetic Energy
• Internal Structure Energy Storage

DAY FOUR: ELECTROCHEMICAL ACCUMULATORS

• Elementary Principles
• Accumulators with Aqueous Electrolyte
• Accumulators with Non-aqueous Electrolyte
• Large Size Accumulators
• Thermal Behavior of Batteries
• Batteries Management Systems

DAY FIVE: MISCELLANEOUS ENERGY STORAGE TECHNIQUES

• Solar Fuels
• Hydrogen Storage
• Biomass Fuels
• Flywheel Storage Systems
• Energy Storage using Electromagnetics
• Performance Comparison of Different Energy Storage Forms
• Present and Future Challenges of Energy Storage Technology