Syllabus
Elective Streams Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Lab content 45 hours
- Introduction to Battery Pack Assembly and Disassembly
- Comparison of Battery Chemistries
- Performance Testing of Battery Packs
- Thermal Behaviour Analysis of Battery Packs
- Optimization of Battery Pack Configuration
- 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.
Objectives and Outcomes
Course Objectives
- To provide knowledge on battery chemistries like Li-ion and Li-polymer and their applictions.
- To familiarize electrochemical processes, series/parallel configurations, and module assemly.
- To introduce students on BMS roles, communication protocols, and safety features in battery packs.
- To evaluate electrical, thermal, and mechanical design, safety standards, and testing procedures.
Course Outcomes
CO |
CO Description |
CO1 |
Identify and analyze battery chemistries for diverse applications. |
CO2 |
Design and assemble battery packs considering voltage, current, and thermal management. |
CO3 |
Implement BMS for safety and efficiency, including communication protocols. |
CO4 |
Test battery pack assembly, thermal evaluation, and performance testing. |
CO-PO Mapping
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PO1 |
PO2 |
PO3 |
PO4 |
PO5 |
CO1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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3 |
CO2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
CO3 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
CO4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
Skills acquired
Designing and assembling battery packs, including considerations for voltage, current, and thermal management including safety and communication protocols.