SIMPLIFIED MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ALL-VANADIUM REDOX FLOW BATTERY

All-vanadium redox flow battery is one of the promising rechargeable battery since it is able to withstand average loads, high energy efficiency and high power output. The battery exhibits the excellent transient behaviour and sustains sudden voltage drop. The dynamics of the battery is governed by the conservation equations of mass and charge. The simplified mathematical model includes major resistances, electrochemical reactions and recirculation of electrolyte through reservoirs. The mathematical model is able to predict the performance of the battery. The cell performance can be increased by increasing the concentration of the vanadium ions, the flow rate and the temperature inside the cell. The model results are validated with the available experimental result which shows better agreement.