Battery Fundamentals

Understand battery functions, materials, classifications and capacity

Raw materials used in battery manufacture, pros and cons of batteries, battery classifications and uses, energy and power density, calendar life and cycle life

Understand battery structures

Types and applications of cells, components, dry and wet cells. The role of the anode (negative electrode) and the cathode (positive electrode) in the electrochemical reactions, importance of separators and the electrolyte.

Understand battery conditioning, charge cycles and configurations

Charging and discharging operations, series and parallel configurations, cell matching

Understand battery cell chemistry advantages and disadvantages

Lead acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, lithium-ion

Understand different types of cells and their assemblies

Cylindrical, prismatic and pouch cells, advantages, limitations and new trends. Application specific requirements.

Prepare for and conduct processes in one stage of cell or battery manufacture.

Support the level 2 knowledge requirements for those working in the battery manufacturing industry and throughout the supply chain. Essential knowledge and understanding of how batteries are manufactured, assembled and used. Role of batteries in energy storage, driving renewable energy use, enabling decarbonisation and contributing to net zero goals. Safety, effective communication, and maintaining quality standards when working with batteries.

An introduction to battery manufacture and use and the essential role battery storage plays as part of Net Zero the movement away from fossil fuels to renewable or low carbon energy.

Delve into the transformative impact of advanced, cost-effective rechargeable batteries across sectors where electrification is key for decarbonisation: transportation, energy storage, and industrial equipment. This course is designed to arm participants with crucial insights and skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving battery technology landscape.

This course provides delegates with information on the various types of batteries used in propulsion systems and their integration into modules and packs. The content also includes a review of state-of-the-art systems and is supported by industry case studies. When combined with their Introduction to Electrochemistry unit, it covers the requirements of the Battery Fundamentals Common Set of Skills.

The course can be delivered online, face-to-face or in a pre-recorded format.

This course provides delegates with information covering the fundamentals of electrochemistry, typical terminology and battery classification. When combined with their Introduction to EV Propulsion – Batteries unit, it covers the requirements of the Battery Fundamentals Common Set of Skills.

The course can be delivered online, face-to-face or in a pre-recorded format.

The WMG Battery School is a comprehensive two-day short-course focusing on lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and the electrification of other industry sectors.

Covering the complete energy eco-system, from raw materials to industrial application to end-of-life, the course offers industry perspectives and an opportunity to experience virtual lab demonstrations of pouch cell & cylindrical cell fabrication processes in our pilot battery manufacturing line and electrical battery testing from cell to pack level.