Battery Management, Connection and Control Program
Online and Self-paced
Feb. 26 to May 6, 2024 10 Week Program
20-30 Hours
Earn a Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion
Be first to be notified via email as soon as registration opens to secure your spot.
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this program, we recommend you have a basic comprehension of:
- High school-level chemistry, physics, and mathematics
- Fundamental understanding of the principles of electricity.
If you have any questions regarding the recommended prerequisites or need assistance in deciding if this program is right for you, please contact us.
Virtual Seminars
Attend live virtual seminars and Q&A sessions with prominent industry experts discussing the challenges and innovations of the battery industry. These seminars highlight relevant topics and are an excellent way to broaden your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals.
Learner Support
A battery expert facilitator will be available for email support and weekly virtual office hours, should any questions arise.
Discussion boards are available in the course to post questions and connect with other learners.
If you have any questions, contact us any time at: nenyba@binghamton.edu
About this program
This program starts with a deep dive into power conversion systems that connect storage systems to smart grids and consumers. It explores Battery Management Systems (BMS), the masterminds behind battery packs, and the critical parameters that BMS can control. Learners will discover how to use battery testing and operation simulation to predict real-world in-service behavior.
This course empowers learners to:
- Recognize the role of power conversion systems.
- Distinguish types of power converters for battery applications.
- Explain the importance and function of battery management systems in controlling and operating batteries.
- Recall different battery testing procedures and the relevant characteristics that can be determined.
- Describe how we can simulate battery operation to predict in-service behavior.
The online, self-paced video lectures in this program are created by the InnoEnergy Skills Institute, a prominent European training provider specializing in sustainable energy workforce development. Additional learning materials have been developed by the New Energy New York development team at Binghamton University. The program is about 25-30 learning hours.
Virtual Seminars
During this program, in addition to the online training, you will have the opportunity to attend live virtual seminars with prominent battery storage experts from industry and academia. These seminars will highlight relevant topics and are an excellent way to broaden your knowledge (See Program Outline and Schedule)
Learner Support
A battery expert facilitator will be available for email support and weekly virtual office hours, should any questions arise. You can also contact us at nenyba@binghamton with any additional questions. You can use the open discussion forums to post questions and connect with other learners.
Prerequisites
To enroll in this program, you should have a foundation in high school-level or college-level chemistry, physics, and mathematics. A basic understanding of electrical systems and electrical systems modeling is beneficial but not required. We strongly advise individuals to consider completing the Battery Technician program before pursuing any expert-level programs. If you have any questions regarding the prerequisites or need assistance in deciding if this program is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at nenyba@binghamton.edu. You can also schedule a virtual appointment for personalized guidance.
Learning is online and self-paced but we do offer a recommended 10-week schedule to help keep you on track to successful completion (see Program Outline and Schedule). You are free to move faster or slower than the recommended schedule.
2/26 – 3/3 (Week 1)
Course 1: Power electronic converters (4h)
- The need for power conversion
- Principles of switched power converters
- Types of switched power converters
- Converter Losses and Efficiency
3/4 – 3/10 (Week 2)
Live virtual seminar with guest speaker: Time and topic to be announced
Course 2: Power Conversion and Efficiency in Battery Systems (5h)
- Battery Capacity and Energy
- Battery Losses and Efficiency
- Power Electronic Interfaces for Batteries
- Total System Energy Efficiency in Battery Applications
- Application Example: Energy Efficiency of a USB Power Bank
- Application Example: Home Battery Storage Systems
- Application Example: Wireless charging
- Business example
3/11 – 3/17 (Week 3)
Course 3: Power Electronics and Grid Connection (4h)
- General introduction and overview
- Power conversion steps in PCSs for batteries
- Operating basics of DC-DC buck converters
- Operating basis of DC-DC boost converters
- Functionalities for power inverters
- Current and voltage-related constraints while designing PCSs for batteries
- Application fields for battery solutions
3/18 – 3/24 (Week 4)
Catch-up on online training.
Live virtual seminar with guest speaker: Time and topic to be announced
3/25 – 3/31 (Week 5)
Course 4: Battery Management Systems (4h)
- Introduction to Battery Management Systems
- Battery Management Systems Topologies
- Battery Management Systems Components and Requirements
- Functional Safety and Security
- State of Charge estimation
- State of Health estimation
- Battery cell balancing
4/1 – 4/7 (Week 6)
Live virtual seminar with guest speaker: Time and topic to be announced
Course 5: Battery Testing (5h)
- The importance of battery testing
- Battery definitions, datasheets and characteristics
- Battery Standards and Regulations
- Electrical, Thermal and Mechanical tests
- Battery laboratory and battery testing equipment
- Battery testing procedures and examples
- Battery analysis – From raw data to specific battery parameters
- Battery modeling at cell and pack level
4/8 – 4/14 (Week 7)
Catch-up on online training.
4/15 – 4/21 (Week 8)
Course 6: Modeling, Control and Simulation of Batteries (4h)
- Modeling, control and simulation of batteries
- Discharge curves
- Equivalent electrical circuits modeling battery cells
- Identification of parameters from datasheets
- Modeling of DC-DC converters and batteries for control purposes
- Tuning of battery voltage controller
- Tuning of battery current controller
4/22 – 4/28 (Week 9)
Catch up on online training.
Live virtual seminar with guest speaker: Time and topic to be announced
BMS Simulation Lab (in-person): This is not a mandatory lab. More details will be provided.
4/29 – 5/6 (Week 10)
Finish up online training and receive your digital badge!
To enroll in this program, you should have a foundation in high school-level or college-level chemistry, physics, and mathematics. A basic understanding of electrical systems and electrical systems modeling is beneficial but not required. We strongly advise individuals to consider completing the Battery Technician program before pursuing any expert-level programs. If you have any questions regarding the prerequisites or need assistance in deciding if this program is right for you, please do not hesitate to contact us at nenyba@binghamton.edu. You can also schedule a virtual appointment for personalized guidance.
A Pilot of a Battery Management System Simulation lab will be offered in late April 2024 in person at Binghamton University. These are not mandatory labs but are available for those interested in this hands-on experience. Space will be limited. More information about the labs and how to register is forthcoming.
Credentials are important and can lead to increased job opportunities and career advancement. Earning a credential shows that you are committed to your profession and have invested time and energy in developing your skills and knowledge.
That is why, upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded the Battery Management, Connection, and Control digital badge, a verifiable microcredential endorsed by Binghamton University. Additionally, you will have the option to download a certificate of completion. The digital badge can be shared on social media (LinkedIn and Meta) or you can show your badge in your email signature or resume.
This program has been designed for the upskilling of professionals, researchers, and engineers who work within the energy ecosystem with potentially prior knowledge of one or several domains relevant to the battery value chain and who want to deep dive into the battery industry and battery technology.
Examples of job profiles include:
Automotive engineer, Chemical engineer, Chemistry researcher, Energy consultant, Energy engineer, Energy researcher, Entrepreneur entering the battery storage field, Industrial engineer, Process engineer, Production engineer (e.g., from paper mills, smelters, pharmaceuticals, food or refineries), Project developer/manager /coordinator (energy systems), Quality engineer, R&D engineer, Sustainability engineer, Sustainability manager, Technical manager.