The next session is now open for registrations with a focus on operation, testing and safety of Li-ion batteries within maritime applications.
This 6-week bundle consists of 3 comprehensive modules. The coaching program will take place from 6 November 2023 to 15 December 2023.Within this time frame, live coaching sessions will take place every second Monday and Friday from 10 AM - 11 AM (Berlin time) via Microsoft Teams.
Course Background
Li-ion battery development projects are always approached from different sides e.g., chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, computer science. These different ways of approach make a battery development project a multi-disciplinary project, which brings the necessity for a common understanding to guarantee an effective work together. There is a need for a common knowledge of the Li-ion battery as core component as well as its challenges within battery system development and engineering.
The participant will learn how a Li-ion battery works, what are the important parts, know the important vocabulary, understand the potential of a Li-ion battery at equilibrium and under load, understand heat production of a Li-ion battery under load, understand cyclic and calendric aging of Li-ion batteries and the determining factors, understand challenges of fast charging, name basic BMS functionalities and measurement basics.
The participant will learn how typical battery tests (electrical tests, aging tests, and safety tests) are carried out and name typical challenges with the tests as well as typical tricks of battery cell
manufacturers. The participant will learn about safety fundamentals, like materials affecting safety and the nature of battery risks. Safety considerations along the value chain for automotive and maritime applications and safety during transport and storage are discussed. Some real safety incidents and lessons learned are addressed as well.
Course Schedule
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Operation principle and Battery Vocabulary
Voltage at equilibrium and under load
Heat production
Aging, SEI and crack growth, Li plating and other aging processes
Intro Battery Management
Systems Measurement Basics (What is measured, Why is it measured, How is it measured
Monday 6 November 2023
- Live Teaching : Introduction to the module 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 7 – Thursday 16 November 2023
- Flexible online interactive video content with quizzes for learning control.
Friday, 17th September 2023
Live Teaching : Q&A session 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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Typical setup during electrical tests, climate chambers, cables, typical mistakes
Capacity Testing and Coulombic Efficiency, OCV testing without current and pseudo currentless
DCIR pulse testing
Self-discharge testing
Aging testing
Special condition testing
Intro to Safety testing
Mechanical misuse testing
Electrical misuse testing
Thermal misuse testing
Monday 20th November 2023
- Live Teaching : Introduction to the module 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 21st – Thursday 30th November 2023
- Flexible online interactive video content with quizzes for learning control.
Friday, 1st December 2023
- Live Teaching : Q&A session 10:00 – 11:00 AM
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Operation principle, safety considerations
Battery Materials
Heat development under load
Influence of Aging on Safety
Nature of Battery risks, Thermal runaway
How is risk judged, IEC61508, ASIL
Triggers and Consequences of Safety Critical Events
Risk sources along the value chain
Risk management for EV and maritime battery systems
Transport and Storage, Risk at End of Life
Examples of automotive and maritime safety incidents and lessons earned
Monday 4th December 2023
Live Teaching : Introduction to the module 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 5th – Thursday 14th December 2023
Flexible online interactive video content with quizzes for learning control.
Friday, 22nd September 2023
Live Teaching : Q&A session 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Dr. Richter achieved his PhD at NTNU/Trondheim in Norway. He worked for Siemens AS within maritime battery development. After returning to Germany, Dr. Richter worked within automotive battery development as Senior Expert for AKKA, mainly working together with Volkswagen. Since March 2021, Dr. Richter is CEO and founder of Greenectra OÜ.