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Title: Flow Battery System Design for Manufacturability.

Abstract

Flow battery energy storage systems can support renewable energy generation and increase energy efficiency. But, presently, the costs of flow battery energy storage systems can be a significant barrier for large-scale market penetration. For cost- effective systems to be produced, it is critical to optimize the selection of materials and components simultaneously with the adherence to requirements and manufacturing processes to allow these batteries and their manufacturers to succeed in the market by reducing costs to consumers. This report analyzes performance, safety, and testing requirements derived from applicable regulations as well as commercial and military standards that would apply to a flow battery energy storage system. System components of a zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage system, including the batteries, inverters, and control and monitoring system, are discussed relative to manufacturing. The issues addressed include costs and component availability and lead times. A service and support model including setup, maintenance and transportation is outlined, along with a description of the safety-related features of the example flow battery energy storage system to promote regulatory and environmental, safety, and health compliance in anticipation of scale manufacturing.

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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1160291
Report Number(s):
SAND2014-18583
540389
DOE Contract Number:  
AC04-94AL85000
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

Citation Formats

Montoya, Tracy Louise, Meacham, Paul Gregory, Perry, David, Broyles, Robin S., Hickey, Steven, and Hernandez, Jacquelynne. Flow Battery System Design for Manufacturability.. United States: N. p., 2014. Web. doi:10.2172/1160291.
Montoya, Tracy Louise, Meacham, Paul Gregory, Perry, David, Broyles, Robin S., Hickey, Steven, & Hernandez, Jacquelynne. Flow Battery System Design for Manufacturability.. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1160291
Montoya, Tracy Louise, Meacham, Paul Gregory, Perry, David, Broyles, Robin S., Hickey, Steven, and Hernandez, Jacquelynne. 2014. "Flow Battery System Design for Manufacturability.". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/1160291. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1160291.
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author = {Montoya, Tracy Louise and Meacham, Paul Gregory and Perry, David and Broyles, Robin S. and Hickey, Steven and Hernandez, Jacquelynne},
abstractNote = {Flow battery energy storage systems can support renewable energy generation and increase energy efficiency. But, presently, the costs of flow battery energy storage systems can be a significant barrier for large-scale market penetration. For cost- effective systems to be produced, it is critical to optimize the selection of materials and components simultaneously with the adherence to requirements and manufacturing processes to allow these batteries and their manufacturers to succeed in the market by reducing costs to consumers. This report analyzes performance, safety, and testing requirements derived from applicable regulations as well as commercial and military standards that would apply to a flow battery energy storage system. System components of a zinc-bromine flow battery energy storage system, including the batteries, inverters, and control and monitoring system, are discussed relative to manufacturing. The issues addressed include costs and component availability and lead times. A service and support model including setup, maintenance and transportation is outlined, along with a description of the safety-related features of the example flow battery energy storage system to promote regulatory and environmental, safety, and health compliance in anticipation of scale manufacturing.},
doi = {10.2172/1160291},
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place = {United States},
year = {Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014},
month = {Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014}
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