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Jmdonev at 20:53, 4 September 2019

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	[[File:Power vs energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|The mug has a high power density, because it is capable of emptying all its contents almost instantaneously. Comparatively, if you upended the jug, it would take awhile to release its contents, giving it a low power density.<ref>http://www.tecategroup.com/ultracapacitors-supercapacitors/ultracapacitor-FAQ.php</ref>]]		[[File:Power vs energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|The mug has a high power density, because it is capable of emptying all its contents almost instantaneously. Comparatively, if you upended the jug, it would take awhile to release its contents, giving it a low power density. The jug has more water (more 'energy') than the mug though.<ref>http://www.tecategroup.com/ultracapacitors-supercapacitors/ultracapacitor-FAQ.php</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Power density''' is a measure of [[power]] output per unit [[volume]]. While it is not as commonly used a measurement as [[energy density]], it is still useful for conversations about [[energy system]]s (often for portable applications like [[transportation]]).</onlyinclude> It's helpful to understand [[energy density vs power density\|power density vs. energy density]].		<onlyinclude>'''Power density''' is a measure of [[power]] output per unit [[volume]]. While it is not as commonly used a measurement as [[energy density]], it is still useful for conversations about [[energy system]]s (often for portable applications like [[transportation]]).</onlyinclude> It's helpful to understand [[energy density vs power density\|power density vs. energy density]].

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	Power density is also why it takes time to recharge your flash in between photos. The battery has a lower power density than the capacitor in the flash. This means that the recharge time for the flash is limited by the power output of the battery, rather than the power output of the flash. The energy density of the battery however is higher than the energy density of the capacitor.		Power density is also why it takes time to recharge your flash in between photos. The battery has a lower power density than the capacitor in the flash. This means that the recharge time for the flash is limited by the power output of the battery, rather than the power output of the flash. The energy density of the battery however is higher than the energy density of the capacitor.

			== For Further Reading ==
			For further information please see the related pages below:
			*[[Energy density]]
			*[[Energy vs power]]
			*[[Capacitor]]
			*[[Battery]]
			*[[Electric generator]]
			* Or explore a [[Special:Random\| random page!]]

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	[[File:Power vs energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|The mug has a high power density, because it is capable of emptying all its contents almost instantaneously. Comparatively, if you upended the jug, it would take awhile to release its contents, giving it a low power density.<ref>http://www.tecategroup.com/ultracapacitors-supercapacitors/ultracapacitor-FAQ.php</ref>]]		[[File:Power vs energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|The mug has a high power density, because it is capable of emptying all its contents almost instantaneously. Comparatively, if you upended the jug, it would take awhile to release its contents, giving it a low power density.<ref>http://www.tecategroup.com/ultracapacitors-supercapacitors/ultracapacitor-FAQ.php</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Power density''' is a measure of [[power]] output per unit [[volume]]. While it is not as commonly used a measurement as [[energy density]], it is still useful for conversations about [[energy system]]s (often for portable applications like [[transportation]]).</onlyinclude> It's helpful to understand [[energy density vs power density\|power density vs. energy density]].		<onlyinclude>'''Power density''' is a measure of [[power]] output per unit [[volume]]. While it is not as commonly used a measurement as [[energy density]], it is still useful for conversations about [[energy system]]s (often for portable applications like [[transportation]]).</onlyinclude> It's helpful to understand [[energy density vs power density\|power density vs. energy density]].

	If a system has a high power density, than it can output large amounts of energy based on its volume. For example, a tiny [[capacitor]] may have the same power output as a large [[battery]]. Because the capacitor is so much smaller, it has a higher power density. Since they release their energy quickly, high power density systems can also [[recharge]] quickly.		If a system has a high power density, than it can output large amounts of energy based on its volume. For example, a tiny [[capacitor]] may have the same power output as a large [[battery]]. Because the capacitor is so much smaller, it has a higher power density. Since they release their energy quickly, high power density systems can also recharge quickly.

	An example application of this type of energy storage is a camera flash. It has to be small enough to fit inside the camera (or cell phone) but have a high enough power output to light up the subject of your photo. This makes a system with a high power density ideal.		An example application of this type of energy storage is a camera flash. It has to be small enough to fit inside the camera (or cell phone) but have a high enough power output to light up the subject of your photo. This makes a system with a high power density ideal.

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[[File:Power vs energy.jpg|framed|right|The mug has a high power density, because it is capable of emptying all its contents almost instantaneously. Comparatively, if you upended the jug, it would take awhile to release its contents, giving it a low power density.<ref>http://www.tecategroup.com/ultracapacitors-supercapacitors/ultracapacitor-FAQ.php</ref>]]
<onlyinclude>'''Power density''' is a measure of [[power]] output per unit [[volume]]. While it is not as commonly used a measurement as [[energy density]], it is still useful for conversations about [[energy system]]s (often for portable applications like [[transportation]]).</onlyinclude> It's helpful to understand [[energy density vs power density|power density vs. energy density]].

If a system has a high power density, than it can output large amounts of energy based on its volume. For example, a tiny [[capacitor]] may have the same power output as a large [[battery]]. Because the capacitor is so much smaller, it has a higher power density. Since they release their energy quickly, high power density systems can also [[recharge]] quickly.

An example application of this type of energy storage is a camera flash. It has to be small enough to fit inside the camera (or cell phone) but have a high enough power output to light up the subject of your photo. This makes a system with a high power density ideal.

Power density is also why it takes time to recharge your flash in between photos. The battery has a lower power density than the capacitor in the flash. This means that the recharge time for the flash is limited by the power output of the battery, rather than the power output of the flash. The energy density of the battery however is higher than the energy density of the capacitor.

==References==
{{reflist}}
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