Course

Elective Streams Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Lab content 45 hours

1. Introduction to Battery Pack Assembly and Disassembly
2. Comparison of Battery Chemistries
3. Performance Testing of Battery Packs
4. Thermal Behaviour Analysis of Battery Packs
5. Optimization of Battery Pack Configuration
6. Safety Considerations in Battery Pack Handling

Unit 1

Battery chemistry: Overview of battery chemistries (Li-ion, Li-polymer, etc.)-Types of batteries and their applications-Basics of electrochemical processes in batteries-Series and parallel configurations-Module and pack assembly-Cell interconnections and busbars.

Unit 2

Role of BMS in battery packs: Communication protocols and data acquisition-BMS algorithms for balancing and protection. Electrical Design Considerations-Voltage and current requirements-Selection of battery cells and configuration-Power electronics for charging and discharging. (10 hours)

Unit 3

Design and Testing: Thermal Design-Heat generation in batteries-Thermal management strategies-Cooling and heating systems for battery packs. Mechanical Design and Enclosure-Packaging and enclosure design-Vibration and shock considerations-Mounting and securing battery packs-Safety Protocols and Standards-Overview of safety standards (UL, IEC, etc.)-Safety features in battery packs-Emergency protocols and fault detection. Testing and Validation-Prototyping and testing procedures-Performance evaluation and optimization-Reliability testing and durability assessment.

Course Objectives

1. To provide knowledge on battery chemistries like Li-ion and Li-polymer and their applictions.
2. To familiarize electrochemical processes, series/parallel configurations, and module assemly.
3. To introduce students on BMS roles, communication protocols, and safety features in battery packs.
4. To evaluate electrical, thermal, and mechanical design, safety standards, and testing procedures.

Course Outcomes

CO-PO Mapping

Skills acquired

Designing and assembling battery packs, including considerations for voltage, current, and thermal management including safety and communication protocols.

Text Books / References

1. W.J. Zhang and X. Yu, “Battery Thermal Management Systems for Electric Vehicles”, Springer, 2018
2. Christopher Rahn and M. Saiful Islam, “Battery Systems Engineering”, CRC Press, 2013.
3. H. A. Kiehne and E. Di Valentin, “Battery Technology Handbook” CRC Press, 2013.
4. A.Pesaran, M. Keyser, and Y. Kim, “Thermal Management of Electric Vehicle Battery Systems”, SAE International, 2011.