Module Number: 13918

Every winter semester
Credit points: 6

Module examination: Written exam 

Learning outcome: Students learn to understand the functional principle of batteries, their specific components, materials, control structures and the characteristic behaviour. They are able to design battery systems based on available battery cells and their field of application.

Content: 

• Definition of batteries
• Battery types and their chemical basis
• Materials and costs
• Decomposition of batteries
• Components and their tasks
• HV safety
• Cell-module-system
• Battery thermal management
• Battery Management System and functions
• Modeling and simulation
• Smart Battery Testing
• Charging at cold temperatures
• Battery safety
• Functional safety
• Production steps
• Simulation tools