Double-Layer Capacitor

Standard covers recommended information for an objective evaluation of emerging energy storage technology by a potential user of any stationary application. Storage technologies are those that provide a means for the reversible storage of electrical energy (i.e., device receives electrical energy and can discharge electrical energy later). The storage medium may be electrochemical (e.g., batteries), kinetic (e.g., flywheels), electrostatic (e.g., electric double-layer capacitors [EDLCs]), thermal or other medium.

1.1 These requirements cover electrochemical capacitors for use in equipment such as electronic products, uninterruptible power supplies, emergency lighting, engine starting, and power equipment. These energy storage capacitors, also known as electric double-layer capacitors, ultra capacitors, double-layer capacitors or supercapacitors, consist of either individual capacitors or multiple series and/or parallel connected capacitors with or without associated circuitry.1.2 These requirements do not cover electrochemical capacitors for use in hazardous (Classified) locations.

1.1 These requirements cover electrical energy storage assemblies such as battery packs and combination electrochemical capacitor assemblies and modules that make up these assemblies for use in electric-powered vehicles as defined in this standard.