Power source:
This research will discus the different types of rechargeable batteries that will be used as
a power source for this project. Also, the rechargeable batteries are reliable power source
that has lower total cost and environmental impact than one-use batteries. Rechargeable
batteries have higher original cost, but it can be recharged and used many times.
According to Vanderstraeten and Wiaux in ADVANCED RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES report, the rechargeable battery is made of electrochemical cells that
convert chemical energy to electrical energy. Also, it is known as secondary cells because
their electrochemical reactions are reversible, and that why it is rechargeable.
Furthermore, rechargeable batteries come in different sizes and shapes and each type of
battery has different chemical combinations such as Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) and
Silver-Zinc (Ag2O-Zn). There are many choices of rechargeable battery that could be
used in this project and this research will show the most common and reliable batteries
depending on efficiency and rechargability.
There are many choices of rechargeable battery that can be used for our project. First, the
lead-acid battery, Hsiung and Ritz (2007) says that it is well known also, it is used in cars
and in other heavy-duty equipment. This type of batteries has a maximum of 12 V output.
Second choice is Nickel-Metal Hydride battery, this kind of batteries “offers up to 50%
more energy than conventional batteries”(Vanderstraeten and Wiaux, 2011). Moreover,
the Nickel-Cadmium battery, it has been proven that this type of batteries is reliable to
work in extreme temperatures and conditions. Also, the Nickel-Cadmium battery is
durable battery in terms of long life service (Vanderstraeten and Wiaux, 2011). Finally,
the Lithium-Ion battery, “lightest of all materials used in modern batteries and has the
greatest electrochemical potential. The Li-ion battery provides the largest energy density
among primary sources of material” (Hsiung and Ritz, 2007). Further, the table below
shows the differences between the batteries I mentioned above.
In this table there is a comparison between Lead Acid, Nickel-Metal Hydride, NickelCadmium, and Lithium-Ion batteries. And as it is seen from the table’s statistics the best
choice depending on efficiency and rechargeability is Lithium-Ion battery. This choice is
not inevitable another can be chosen depending on some factors like energy needed and
the cost of the battery.
In conclusion, this research shows why is rechargeable batteries are the most reliable
power source. Also, discuss the different choices of rechargeable batteries that will be
needed as a power supply for this project depending on efficiency and rechargability
References:
Hsiung, Steve C & Ritz, John M (2007, Mar). Reusable Energy and Power Sources:
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Vanderstraeten, Michel & Wiaux, Jean-Pol. (2007). advanced rechargeable batteries.
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