Ultracapacitors

By R.P. Deshpande

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Cutting-edge coverage of ultracapacitors and their applications

Written by a global expert in the field, this pioneering work discusses ultracapacitors and their applications for short-term electrical energy storage. The book describes different types of ultracapacitors and their classification based on energy storage mechanism and electrode combinations. The characteristics, reliability, cycle life, and properties of ultracapacitors, as well as their manufacturing techniques, are discussed in detail. The book examines various applications of ultracapacitors, including electronics, grid systems, automotive, public transportation, military, and other sectors. Emerging trends are also addressed in this ground-breaking resource.

Ultracapacitors covers:

Electrochemical capacitorsTypes of ultracapacitorsUltracapacitor characteristicsUltracapacitor chargingUltracapacitor materialsConstruction of EC capacitorsUltracapacitor cell balancing and modulesHybrid capacitorsLi-ion capacitorsApplications in the electronics industryGrid system applicationsUltracapacitors in vehiclesBus and rail transportUltrabattery: advanced battery powerMilitary applicationsWater desalinationUltracapacitor manufacturersPseudocapacitorsNotes on using ultracapacitorsFuture scenarios

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071841679
• ISBN13: 9780071841672
• Release Date: February 2015
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"