- Level Professional
- Duration 25 hours
- Course by University of Colorado Boulder
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This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5730, part of CU Boulder's Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course will provide you with a firm foundation in lithium-ion cell terminology and function and in battery-management-system requirements as needed by the remainder of the specialization. After completing this course, you will be able to: - List the major functions provided by a battery-management system and state their purpose - Match battery terminology to a list of definitions - Identify the major components of a lithium-ion cell and their purpose - Understand how a battery-management system "measures" current, temperature, and isolation, and how it controls contactors - Identify electronic components that can provide protection and specify a minimum set of protections needed - Compute stored energy in a battery pack - List the manufacturing steps of different types of lithium-ion cells and possible failure modesModules
1.0: Introduction to the specialization
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Assignment
- Specialization prerequisite quiz
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Discussions
- Introduce Yourself
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Videos
- 1.0: Introduction to the specialization
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.0
- Frequently asked questions
- Course resources
- How to use discussion forums
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1.1.1: Welcome to the course!
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.1
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Videos
- 1.1.1: Welcome to the course!
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.1
1.1.2: Introducing important battery terminology
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.2
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Videos
- 1.1.2: Introducing important battery terminology
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.2
1.1.3: What are the parts of an electrochemical cell?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.3
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Videos
- 1.1.3: What are the parts of an electrochemical cell?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.3
1.1.4: How does an electrochemical cell store and release energy?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.4
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Videos
- 1.1.4: How does an electrochemical cell store and release energy?
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- Notes for lesson 1.1.4
1.1.5: What are the best materials to use in an electrochemical cell?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.1.5
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Videos
- 1.1.5: What are the best materials to use in an electrochemical cell?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.5
1.1.6: Example electrochemical (incl. PbA and NiMH) cells
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Videos
- 1.1.6: Example electrochemical (incl. PbA and NiMH) cells
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.6
1.1.7: Summary of "Battery Boot Camp" module plus next steps
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Assignment
- Quiz for week 1
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Videos
- 1.1.7 Summary of "Battery boot camp" module plus next steps
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.1.7
1.2.1: Benefits of lithium-ion cells
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.1
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Videos
- 1.2.1: Benefits of lithium-ion cells
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.1
1.2.2: What makes lithium-ion cells different from electrochemical cells?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.2
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Videos
- 1.2.2: What makes lithium-ion cells different from electrochemical cells?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.2
1.2.3: Negative electrodes for lithium-ion cells
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.3
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Videos
- 1.2.3: Negative electrodes for lithium-ion cells
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.3
1.2.4: Positive electrodes for lithium-ion cells
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.4
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Videos
- 1.2.4: Positive electrodes for lithium-ion cells
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.4
1.2.5: Electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion cells
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.5
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Videos
- 1.2.5: Electrolytes and separators for lithium-ion cells
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.5
1.2.6: Is lithium going to run out?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.2.6
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Videos
- 1.2.6: Is lithium going to run out?
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- Notes for lesson 1.2.6
1.2.7: Summary of "How Lithium-ion Cells Work" module plus next steps
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Assignment
- Quiz for week 2
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Videos
- 1.2.7: Summary of "How lithium-ion cells work" module plus next steps
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.2.7
1.3.1: What are the primary functions of a BMS?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.1
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Videos
- 1.3.1: What are the primary functions of a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.1
1.3.2: What are some reasons for modular design?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.2
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Videos
- 1.3.2: What are some reasons for modular design?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.2
1.3.3: How to sense all cell voltages in a BMS?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.3
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Videos
- 1.3.3: How to sense all cell voltages in a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.3
1.3.4: How to sense module temperature in a BMS?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.4
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Videos
- 1.3.4: How to sense module temperature in a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.4
1.3.5: How to sense battery-pack current in a BMS?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.5
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Videos
- 1.3.5: How to sense battery-pack current in a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.5
1.3.6: How to control contactors with a BMS?
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- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.6
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Videos
- 1.3.6: How to control contactors with a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.6
1.3.7: How to sense electrical isolation in a BMS?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.3.7
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Videos
- 1.3.7: How to sense electrical isolation in a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.7
1.3.8: How to control battery-pack temperature with a BMS?
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Videos
- 1.3.8: How to control battery-pack temperature with a BMS?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.8
1.3.9: Summary of "BMS Sensing and High-Voltage Control" module plus next steps
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Assignment
- Quiz for week 3
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Videos
- 1.3.9: Summary of "BMS sensing and high-voltage control" module plus next steps
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.3.9
1.4.1: How can a BMS protect the user and battery pack?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.1
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Videos
- 1.4.1: How can a BMS protect the user and battery pack?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.1
1.4.2: How must a BMS interface with other system components?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.2
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Videos
- 1.4.2: How must a BMS interface with other system components?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.2
1.4.3: Why must a BMS estimate SOC and SOH?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.3
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Videos
- 1.4.3: Why must a BMS estimate SOC and SOH?
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- Notes for lesson 1.4.3
1.4.4: What are cell SOC and battery-pack SOC?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.4
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Videos
- 1.4.4: What are cell SOC and battery-pack SOC?
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- Notes for lesson 1.4.4
1.4.5: How do I compute cell available energy and power?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.5
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Videos
- 1.4.5: How do I compute cell available energy and power?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.5
1.4.6: How do I compute battery-pack available energy and power?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.6
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Videos
- 1.4.6: How do I compute battery-pack available energy and power?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.6
1.4.7: What kinds of diagnostics must a BMS report?
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Assignment
- Practice quiz for lesson 1.4.7
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Videos
- 1.4.7: What kinds of diagnostics must a BMS report?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.7
1.4.8: Summary of "BMS Design Requirements 2-5" module plus next steps
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Assignment
- Quiz for week 4
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Videos
- 1.4.8: Summary of "BMS Design Requirements 2-5" module plus next steps
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.4.8
1.5.1: How are a lithium-ion cell’s electrodes fabricated?
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- Quiz for lesson 1.5.1
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Videos
- 1.5.1: How are a lithium-ion cell’s electrodes fabricated?
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- Notes for lesson 1.5.1
1.5.2: How is a lithium-ion cell assembled?
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- Quiz for lesson 1.5.2
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Videos
- 1.5.2: How is a lithium-ion cell assembled?
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- Notes for lesson 1.5.2
1.5.3: What are normal lithium-ion cell aging processes?
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Assignment
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.3
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Videos
- 1.5.3: What are normal lithium-ion cell aging processes?
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.5.3
1.5.4: What are abnormal cell aging processes and failure modes?
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Assignment
- Quiz for lesson 1.5.4
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Videos
- 1.5.4: What are abnormal cell aging processes and failure modes?
- 1.5.5: Summary of "How are Cells Made? How Can they Fail?" module plus next steps
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Readings
- Notes for lesson 1.5.4
- Notes for lesson 1.5.5
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Dive into the essentials of battery-management systems with this comprehensive course designed for professionals and enthusiasts in the Science & Engineering field. Offered by CU Boulder through Coursera, this course forms part of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree (ECEA 5730). Led by expert instructors, this course will solidify your understanding of lithium-ion cells, their functions, and the critical components of battery-management systems. You'll explore various aspects, from key terminologies and definitions to the intricacies of measuring current, temperature, and isolation. Learn how to control contactors, identify essential electronic components for protection, and calculate the stored energy in battery packs. Additionally, you'll gain insights into the manufacturing processes and potential failure modes of different types of lithium-ion cells. Spanning 1500 minutes, this course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, ensuring you can choose the best fit for your learning needs. Ideal for professionals seeking to advance their knowledge in battery management, this course is a vital step towards mastering the science and engineering behind modern energy solutions.

Gregory Plett