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Credential Course: Modeling, Simulation and Control

Self-paced
0.5 CEUs

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About this course:
Explore the characteristics of voltage discharge curves and master the art of using equivalent electrical circuits to model battery cells. Gain proficiency in extracting critical parameters from manufacturer datasheets and apply these insights to model and control DC-DC converters. Through detailed exploration of control architectures and tuning of voltage and current controllers, you will be empowered to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy storage systems. By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in advanced battery modeling techniques, positioning you at the forefront of the renewable energy transition.
 
This course is available at no cost to participants for a limited time due to EDA grant funding.
 

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the typical voltage discharge curves that characterize battery cells.
  • Describe and use equivalent electrical circuits for modeling battery cells.
  • Identify and explain the characteristic zones of the voltage profile of a battery during its discharge process.
  • Identify and extract parameters for battery models from manufacturer datasheets and apply them effectively.
  • Analyze and implement control techniques for DC-DC converters, including tuning both voltage and current controllers, to optimize battery performance.

Lessons in this course: 

  1. Discharge Curves
  2. Equivalent Electrical Circuits Modelling Battery Cells
  3. Identification of Parameters from Datasheets
  4. Modelling of DC-DC Converters and Batteries for Control Purposes
  5. Tuning of Battery Voltage Controller
  6. Tuning of Battery Current Controller

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.

Duration: This course will take you 2-4 hours to complete.