Battery Energy: Manufacturing
Advance your career in energy technology by exploring Li-ion batteries, battery pack assembly, and emerging trends with Deakin.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
5 hours
Battery Energy: Manufacturing
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Fuel the future with cutting-edge battery technologies
Building off the ideas covered in Deakin University’s Battery Energy: Fundamentals for Sustainability, this three-week course dives deeper into the practical application of cutting-edge energy engineering.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in lithium-ion battery design and manufacturing, explore battery pack assembly and battery management systems, and analyse emerging technologies that shape the future of sustainable energy storage.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to navigate the dynamic battery energy sector and contribute to innovative, sustainable solutions.
Explore lithium-ion battery design and manufacturing
During the first week, you’ll explore the fundamental design principles of lithium-ion batteries and dive into their manufacturing processes.
You’ll learn about the components, materials, and steps required to create efficient and reliable batteries for various applications, including renewable energy.
Delve into battery pack assembly and management systems
You’ll then learn how to assemble and manage T battery packs, focusing on battery pack design, including modules, cells, and battery management systems (BMS).
You’ll also analyse critical aspects of thermal management and safety to ensure optimal battery performance and longevity.
Examine emerging battery technologies and future trends
By the third week of this course, you’ll evaluate emerging battery technologies and future trends.
You’ll look at innovative solutions like alternative battery chemistries, advancements in energy storage, and how these developments are paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Syllabus
Week 1
Li-ion design, manufacturing and testing
Let's get started
Meet your teaching team and other learners, and find key information about this course, including useful tips and links to help you get the most out of your learning.
Li-ion battery forms and manufacturing
Learn about different Li-ion battery forms and their manufacturing processes.
Testing
Learn about electrochemical and safety tests for Li-ion batteries.
Weekly wrap
Reflect on the key ideas presented this week and find out what's coming up in Week 2.
Week 2
Battery pack assembly and management systems
Battery pack design
Explore the difference between battery cells, modules and packs.
Battery management systems
Learn about BMS functions, architecture, hardware and software, and cell balancing.
Thermal management
Learn about heat generation by batteries, and air cooling, liquid cooling and PCM cooling systems.
Weekly wrap
Reflect on the key ideas presented this week and find out what’s coming up in Week 3.
Week 3
Future trends and applications
Emerging technologies
Explore solid-state, lithium-sulphur, sodium-ion, potassium-ion, redox flow and metal-air batteries.
Applications and market trends
Explore future applications and market trends for EVs, HEVs and energy storage systems, and learn about roles in the industry.
Course wrap
Reflect on what you’ve learnt over the duration of this course, and find out more about how to use your credential before considering the next steps of your learning journey.
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the different types of lithium-ion batteries and identify their fundamental design principles.
- Identify the characteristics of alternative battery chemistries and compare the advantages and disadvantages of lithium-ion batteries with other technologies in terms of applications and requirements.
- Identify and apply appropriate key battery terminology.
- Describe emerging battery technologies and appraise the sustainability of battery materials in terms of the extraction processes and environmental and ethical considerations.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for professionals looking to enhance their skills in the fast-evolving field of battery technologies. While it is ideal for engineers, particularly those working in electrical, renewable energy, or solar sectors, it’s open to all learners.
Who will you learn with?
I’m an ARC Industry Fellow, Deakin University, advancing safer, greener, and more affordable energy storage technologies. I’m passionate about educating communities on the benefits of these devices.
I am a PhD candidate at Deakin University and work on electrochemistry and energy storage. My research is focused on the synthesis of advanced electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
Who developed the course?
Deakin University
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.
Established
1974Location
Melbourne, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 280Source: QS World University Rankings 2021
storEnergy
StorEnergy is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of energy storage innovation and expanding Australia’s leadership in sustainable energy solutions.
What's included?
This is a premium course. These courses are designed for professionals from specific industries looking to learn with a smaller group of like-minded individuals.
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