Ultracapacitors: future of energy storage

Electrochemical Capacitors or 'Ultracapacitors' have developed over the past few years as a new type of capacitor, whose main function is energy storage comparable to batteries. Currently being extensively used in electronic circuits, automobiles, grid energy storage, UPS, battery backup, and other new applications, ultracapacitors are set to change the way we perceive and use energy storage devices.

This book provides a well-rounded account of this exciting technology covering all the aspects: from the basics of physics to the manufacturing processes. Focusing on the details of application in various fields, the book also provides rare insights on things to come. This book will serve as a ready reference for the engineering fraternity,students, researchers and all users of ultracapacitors.

'This book brings together the component technology with system level application information, allowing thetechnology to be further adopted. Any power engineer should include this book as a must-have reference.'–-Chad Hall, Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing & Product Management, Ioxus, Inc., New York

'The book deals with basic principles, manufacturing techniques of ultracapacitors and their applications invariety of fields. This book is the outcome of vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the author in the field of this new type of capacitor. …I strongly recommend the book to practicing engineers, students andresearchers.'–-Professor (Retired) M.L. Kothari, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi

'…Ultracapacitors are beginning to energize all sorts of equipment-from toys and mobile phones to carsand buses. …[R.P. Deshpande] holistically deals with the subject in his remarkably simple to understand,insightful way.'–-Vinod Sharma, MD, Deki Electronics Limited; Chairman, ESC; Chairman, CII National ICTE Committee

'…the author provides a strong, complete foundation for understanding the technology and its commercialconsiderations along with a snapshot of the competitive/manufacturing landscape in a dynamic and evolving industry.'–-Michael A. Everett, Chief Technical Officer, Maxwell Technologies, Inc., USA

'The topic chosen by R.P. Deshpande, whose authority in the world of Capacitors today is un-challenged, isvirgin, unexplored and unknown to many experienced engineers. …The book is a compelling must-have inevery industry's reference for driving energy efficiency and harnessing ecological benefits without any noiseand environmental pollution in the industrial domain.'–-Himanshu Dalvi, President and CEO, Lighting Business Group & High Mast, Surya Roshni Ltd, New Delhi

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