19 Courses
Battery Sector
In this unit, structured with 2 modules, you will learn about the importance of safety when working with batteries, the risks and dangers associated with batteries and with each step of the battery value chain.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
Recognize the Risks and Dangers associated with the batteries
Explain the risks and dangers associated with each step of the battery value chain
Battery Sector
In this unit, you will learn about the integration process of the elements that constitute a battery. You will start with an overview of the generic integration process, and then go through all the different steps of integration: from the assembly of a battery cell to the assembly of battery modules and packs, the integration of these with the Battery Management System and finally the system integration.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
This unit is divided into 3 modules, where you will learn about the steps for lithium-ion battery manufacturing, their order, and the relative costs of production of the different battery components. After you will find the manufacturing processes of electrodes, both cathode and anode and the selection of the correct electrolyte. Finally, you will look at the manufacturing processes of each cell geometry.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
For decades batteries in vehicles were just 12 V led batteries to provide power to start the vehicle and to provide power for the electronic control units in the car. Once you start the car an alternator reloads the battery during drive.
This electric supply was sufficient for a long time until the drivers of change impacted the entire automotive industry.
The climate, political and structural changes forced the entire automotive industry to invest severely into different concepts for electrification of the powertrain in the vehicle. The goal is to reach zero emission vehicles in the future.
That led to new skills needs (electric powertrain), new car architectures.
This unit is divided into 3 modules, where you will learn about the types of materials used for lithium battery manufacturing by the cathode and anode sides, their characteristics, and how is processed the mining and refining of those materials. After you will find the types of electrolytes used in different types of batteries. Finally, you will look at the types of materials used for the battery modules/pack production, mainly the metals and plastics used.
At the end of this training unit, the learner will be able to describe all battery materials used in lithium-ion batteries production, their characteristics and mining and refining processes. Specifically, the learner will have to show he/she is able to:
Describe the materials used to build lithium-ion batteries.
Identify the characteristics of battery materials, and their mining and refining processes.
Describe the types of electrolytes used in different types of batteries.
Describe the materials used in battery modules/pack production.
In this unit, structured with 3 modules, you will first learn about the main UN agreements adopted by the EU and an overview of the EU Green Deal and how it is affecting the legal requirements related to batteries, including the Battery Passport, and how it contributes for a sustainable battery industry and its integration into the circular economy.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
In this unit, you will learn about current battery performance advances, trends, and future directions. You will start with an overview and comparative analysis of the actual trends in battery technologies, followed by the actual trends in the battery manufacturing and recycling industries.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
In this unit, you will first learn about the battery geometries available and the types and categories of batteries available in the market. Additionally, the most important factors will be identified, so as to analyze and compare the batteries, needed when selecting the best one for a given application.
At the end of this module you will be able to:
Battery Sector
Batteries Basics Course with Adaptive Learning
In this unit, structured with 3 modules, you will find out how a battery works. Starting from the electrochemical reactions that occur to create an electric current, students will learn about the battery components and how a battery operates, ending with the most important battery characteristics and functionalities.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to:
Today, about one-third of total energy consumption is used for transportation. By using fossil fuels as its main source of input energy, the transportation sector is a significant contributor of CO2 emissions and air pollution. Also, as we all know, mobility has changed over the last years and will change rapidly in years to come with electric vehicles playing a major role.
In this course, you will learn about the electrification of the transportation system and how this development affects the overall energy system. Next, you will hear from an engineer from the field who will share crucial insights about the current market of electric vehicles and current and future developments regarding charging infrastructure. You will also learn about some emerging new business models linked to electric vehicles.
In this course, you will learn the main components of a battery, its function, and the important parameters that we should know in order to evaluate its performance. Then you will look at how battery cells and systems can be tested to ensure they comply with required specifications, and how to interpret battery datasheets.
The Introduction to Batteries course empowers you with the basic knowledge and insights to understand the importance and basic working principles of battery technologies. You will learn how batteries fit in the energy context, what is their historical importance, and explore different perspectives and classification of current battery technologies. You will then investigate the core components and parameters of batteries and battery systems.
Data science poses a central framework around innovation in several markets, namely the energy sector. In fact, the Internet of Things is enabling the generation of whole new business approaches and customer experiences, particularly in the energy sector. Smart meters are being deployed worldwide with the premise that they will help improve the efficiency of the energy, from production down to transmission, distribution, and consumption of energy. This will only be possible with innovative solutions that can leverage these enormous amounts of data to effectively create value.
In this course, you will learn what the data science process is and how you can manage and develop a data science process to effectively increase value in your company. We will try to give you real-life examples of companies that have been successful while implementing data science services and also show you innovative business models that have been developed around data science.
In this course, you will learn why we need power converters. You will look into the basic principles of power conversion and you will receive a brief overview of the various types of power converters. You will also learn how to recognise different voltage, current, and power levels, as well as the AC or DC character of electrical power, through examples of common, present-day electrical applications.
This unit is structured in 5 modules, where you will learn about the major steps of battery history and inventions, the global value chain of Batteries and an overview of the battery market and its main players. Additionally, the most important applications will be identified, as well as the main impacts of this industry at environmental and social levels.
At the end of this training unit, you will be able to: