ULTRACAPACITOR

SEMINAR 2012-2013 NAME Reg No: XXXXXX

INTRODUCTION
This is the newly available technology, balance the use of both energy and power. It is an electro chemical capacitor with relatively high energy density. In conventional capacitor, energy is stored by the removal of charge carriers. In EDLC, energy stored in carbon pores. Exhibits high capacitance. Used in finite range of energy and power requirements.

ATTRACTIVE FEATURES
Capacitance range up to 5000f No chemical reaction involved. Much more effective at rapid , regenerative energy storage than chemical batteries. Works even at low temperature ,-40 degrees celsius. Can effectively fulfill the requirement of high current pulses that can kill a battery if used insead.

CONSTRUCTION

WORKING

WORKING
When a voltage is applied, the ions are attracted to the electrode with +ve charge , Where they cling to the pores in the carbon. Carbon does not react chemically with the ions. As the effective area much larger , High Capacitance obtained.

EDLC Vs BATTERIES
Degrade within a few thousand charge-discharge cycle. Capacitor can have more than 300 000 charging cycles, which is far more than a battery can handle. Ultracapacitor charges within seconds where as batteries takes hrs. More effective at rapid, regenerative energy storage chemical batteries are. Batteries fail where high charging discharging takes place where as ultra capacitor fare extremely well.

EDLC Vs ORDINARY CAPACITORS

Higher capacitance Same size capacitors charged to 1.5v EDLC light the bulb for 2 minutes. EDLC are expensive.

PROPERTIES
Capacitance Several thousands of farads.Up to 5000F Specific Energy 0.5 to 30 Wh/kg. Power Density 10 to 100 times greater than rechargeable battery. Self Discharge Faster than electrolytic capacitor. Voltage Maximum working voltage about 5V.

ADVANTAGES
Long life Low cost per cycle Good reversibility. Very high rate of charge and discharge. Low internal resistance & low heating level. High out put power. High specific power. Improved safety. No corrosive electrolyte and toxic materials. Simple charge methods. No danger of overcharging.

DISADVANTAGES
Energy stored per unit weight is lower than that of an electrochemical battery. High rate of self discharge. Low maximum voltage. Effective storage and recovery of energy requires complex electronic control and switching equipment. Extremely rapid discharge when shorted.

APPLICATIONS
Heavy and public transport- Starting diesel trucks,train,etc. Complementing Batteries. Consumer electronics. Military projects- For example, starting the engine of battle tanks and replacing the batteries in missiles.

CONCLUSION

Ultra capacitors have many advantages over traditional electrochemical batteries.

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