Programme Content
MODULE-1: Introduction to Vehicle Electrification and Power Requirements
Module Description:
Introduces the fundamental power and energy requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) and their subsystems
Concepts covered:
Vehicle dynamics, power and energy demand, motor-battery interaction, auxiliary loads.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the power and energy demands of EVs, the role of batteries, and system constraints.
Applications of the Module:
EV system design, powertrain selection, energy-efficient mobility solutions.
MODULE-2: Battery Cell Fundamentals and Characterization
Module Description:
Covers different battery cell types, form factors, chemistry, and characterization parameters.
Concepts covered:
Battery form factor, capacity, C-rate, chemistry, SOC, SOH, voltage, current, temperature, degradation, cycle life, calendar life.
Learning Outcomes:
Differentiate between battery chemistries and performance characteristics, understand key cell parameters.
Applications of the Module:
Selection of battery cells for different EV applications, battery diagnostics, and monitoring.
MODULE-3: Cell Costing, Pack Structuring, and Integration
Module Description:
Discusses cost analysis of battery cells and theoretical frameworks for pack structuring.
Concepts covered:
Cell-level costing, mPnS theory, packaging space, thermal/electrical/electronic integration.
Learning Outcomes:
Analyze battery cost implications, understand modular structuring of packs.
Applications of the Module:
Cost optimization in battery production, design trade-offs in pack assembly.
MODULE-4: Mechanical and Thermal Design of Battery Packs
Module Description:
Focuses on the mechanical and thermal aspects of battery pack integration.
Concepts covered:
Mechanical constraints, stress/strain analysis, vibration resistance, IP rating, venting, heat load calculations, thermal management for 2W/4W.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the structural and thermal challenges in battery pack design.
Applications of the Module:
Development of robust, vibration-resistant, and thermally efficient battery packs.
MODULE-5: Electrical Design and Integration of Battery Packs
Module Description:
Covers the electrical architecture, connections, and safety aspects of battery packs.
Concepts covered:
Current calculations, bus bar design, parallel paths, voltage balancing, thermal impact on electrical connections
Learning Outcomes:
Learn how to design efficient electrical connections in a battery pack.
Applications of the Module:
Optimizing electrical pathways for reduced resistance and improved thermal stability.
MODULE-6: Introduction to Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Modeling
Module Description:
Provides an overview of BMS and modelling approaches used for performance prediction.
Concepts covered:
Provides an overview of BMS and modelling approaches used for performance prediction.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the role of BMS and different modelling techniques used in battery performance estimation.
Applications of the Module:
Implementing BMS in battery packs for real-time monitoring and control.
MODULE-7: State Estimation and Monitoring in BMS
Module Description:
Explains the key functions of BMS related to monitoring and protection
Concepts covered:
SOC estimation (Coulomb counting, Kalman filtering), SOH estimation (direct vs. indirect methods), cell balancing, and protection mechanisms
Learning Outcomes:
Learn different methods for state estimation and their importance in BMS.
Applications of the Module:
Improving BMS accuracy, extending battery life, and ensuring pack safety.
MODULE-8: Advanced State Estimation and Control Strategies
Module Description:
Covers machine learning (ML) applications in battery management and state estimation techniques
Concepts covered:
Data-driven SOC/SOH estimation, ML-based models, SOP estimation techniques.
Learning Outcomes:
Apply ML techniques for better battery state predictions and control strategies.
Applications of the Module:
AI-driven BMS, real-time state estimation, and predictive maintenance.
MODULE-9: BMS Communication, Fault Diagnostics, and Safety
Module Description:
Focuses on communication protocols and fault management in battery packs.
Concepts covered:
CAN, Modbus, LIN, wireless BMS, fault detection, thermal runaway, safety standards (ISO 26262, UL 2580).
Learning Outcomes:
Understand how BMS communicates and detects faults for enhanced safety and reliability.
Applications of the Module:
Designing fault-tolerant BMS, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
MODULE-10: Battery Pack Testing, Recycling, and Sustainability
Module Description:
Discusses testing methodologies and sustainable battery lifecycle management.
Concepts covered:
Performance and safety testing, second-life applications, recycling techniques, circular economy in battery manufacturing.
Learning Outcomes:
Learn best practices for battery testing, disposal, and reusability.
Applications of the Module:
Sustainable battery design, recycling processes, and second-life applications.
