Study Case: Analysis and Design of a Battery System with Seawater

Authors

Andrés Rosales, Alex

Reyes Duke, Alicia María

Fuentes, Walter Josué

Abstract

Currently, the consumption of electrical energy is essential. Through the need and dependence on electrical energy, both in industrial processes and in daily activities, massive consumption of different types of batteries arises, the residues of which are highly polluting and even toxic, representing a risk both to the environment and as human integrity as well. This study focuses on the development of a battery system whose electrolytic medium is seawater and whose operation is carried out through redox reactions, to obtain a more environmentally friendly source of electricity. A spiral methodology was applied, which was adapted to the needs of the research project. It was concluded that the operation of the battery system becomes unstable when used at sea and the voltage it provides is close to 0.7V, being too low to be applied to a load.