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Credential Course: Battery Testing

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Please note: Enrollment in this course is currently limited to residents of New York State.

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About this course:
In this course, you will be introduced to different methods of battery testing that allow battery cells and systems to be evaluated properly after manufacturing. We will also discuss the importance of testing and explore the related standards, required testing infrastructure, and analysis tools. Finally, we will talk about how to create and incorporate battery models in different applications in order to assess the performance of the battery during use.
 
Level: Intermediate | Duration: 2-4 hours | Credential: Battery Testing digital badge | Format: Online and self-paced, access immediately
 
This course is available at no cost to participants for a limited time due to EDA grant funding.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define battery testing and describe various applications of batteries.
  • Explain the importance of battery testing before application use.
  • Interpret battery datasheets.
  • List common battery regulations and international standards.
  • Recognize test procedures in international standards.
  • Describe electrical, thermal, and mechanical battery tests.
  • Identify safety precautions for battery testing laboratories.
  • Match testing equipment to its purpose.

Lessons in this course: 

  1. The Importance of Battery Testing
  2. Battery Definitions, Datasheets, and Characteristics
  3. Battery Standards and Regulations
  4. Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical Tests
  5. Battery Laboratory and Battery Testing Equipment
  6. Battery Testing Procedures and Examples
  7. Battery Analysis - From Raw Data to Specific Battery Parameters
  8. Battery Modelling at Cell and Pack Level

Course format:

This online learning experience provides you with interactive content lessons, which include virtual instructor-led video lectures, a downloadable learning guide, non-graded practice questions and a graded final assessment to test your understanding of the material covered in this course.

Prerequisites:

  • Basic knowledge of battery technologies are recommended.
  • Interest in sustainability, energy efficiency, and technological advancements in the energy sector is beneficial.
  • Completion of introductory courses in energy systems, renewable energy, or battery technologies is beneficial but not mandatory.