Battery Technologies Specialization

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Battery Technologies Specialization

Introduces batteries in electric vehicle scenarios. Critically analyze battery management systems

Instructor: Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan

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5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(152 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

4.7

(152 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Course 1: Participants will learn basic operating principles of battery design for maximizing energy and power density for automotive applications.
Course 2: Participants will learn active material, chemistry and manufacturing processes in various Zn and Ni battery selection and size application.
Course 3: Participants will learn active materials, chemistry and manufacturing processes as they relate to Li based primary batteries.
Course 4: Participants will learn components of battery management systems, cell balancing, state of charge and state of health estimation.

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Specialization - 5 course series

This Specialization is about building an in-depth understanding of Batteries in Electric Vehicles Scenarios. The courses comprise topics such as Batteries and their types, applications, architecture, Cell Chemistries, Battery Charging its Modes & Standards, Battery Management Systems, Cell Balancing, Wire Harness, and Battery Connectors.

Applied Learning Project

This Specialization will include a lab project in Course 5. Learners will select a topic from one of the five courses and prepare a lab report on developments in technology, current research, potential environmental impacts etc. Reports will be peer reviewed and submitted in module five of course five.

Primary and Secondary Batteries

Course 17 hours

What you'll learn

Participants will learn basic operating principles of battery design for maximizing energy and power density for automotive applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Basic Electrical Systems

Category: Chemistry

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Category: Engineering Calculations

Category: Electrical Power

Category: Performance Testing

Category: Energy and Utilities

Category: Electrical Systems

Zn and Ni Based Batteries

Course 27 hours

What you'll learn

Participants will learn active materials, chemistry and manufacturing processes in various Zn and Ni battery selection and size applications.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Chemistry

Category: Chemical Engineering

Category: Environmental Science

Category: Electronics

Category: Manufacturing Processes

Category: Energy and Utilities

Category: Electrical Systems

Lithium Based Batteries

Course 36 hours

What you'll learn

Participants will learn active materials, chemistry and manufacturing processes as they relate to Li based primary batteries.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Chemistry

Category: Electrical Engineering

Category: Emerging Technologies

Category: Electronic Components

Category: Performance Testing

Category: Energy and Utilities

Category: Manufacturing Processes

Battery Comparison, Manufacturing, and Packaging

Course 47 hours

What you'll learn

Participants will learn components of battery management systems, cell balancing, state of charge and state of health estimation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Manufacturing Processes

Category: Quality Assurance

Category: Equipment Design

Category: Chemistry

Category: Manufacturing Operations

Category: Thermal Management

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Category: Performance Testing

Category: Electrical Systems

Category: Electrical Safety

Category: Basic Electrical Systems

Category: Electronic Components

Category: Environmental Issue

Category: Production Process

Category: Energy and Utilities

Category: Safety Assurance

Batteries and Electric Vehicles

Course 58 hours

What you'll learn

Participants learn aspects of battery performance in zero emission vehicles, EV charger networks, and standards & regulatory requirements.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Thermal Management

Category: Electric Power Systems

Category: Energy and Utilities

Category: Environment and Resource Management

Category: Manufacturing and Production

Category: Emerging Technologies

Category: Chemistry

Category: Electrical Systems

Category: Reliability

Category: Product Lifecycle Management

Category: Safety Assurance

Category: Environmental Regulations

Category: Electrical Safety

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Instructor

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan

Arizona State University

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Frequently asked questions

It is not necessary to take the courses in a specific order, but we recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.

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