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Delft University of Technology

Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Pack Design

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Overview

Explore the vital role of Battery Management Systems (BMS) in ensuring the performance, safety, and longevity of lithium-ion battery packs. This course is designed for engineers, researchers, and technical professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of battery technology and pack management systems.

  • Comprehensive coverage: Delve into the key functions of BMS for battery packs, including protection, and monitoring of the state of the battery.

  • Practical insights: Understand critical pack-level parameters such as voltage, current and temperature, and explore advanced topics in thermal management and fault detection for battery packs.

  • Real-world applications: Discover how BMS is implemented in the real world, directly impacting the reliability and efficiency of battery packs.

  • Expert instruction: Taught by experienced professionals in battery research and engineering, with theoretical insights and practical applications.

Focusing on both foundational concepts and future innovations, this course equips you with the skills to effectively design battery management systems (BMS) for cutting-edge energy solutions.

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Explore the foundational concepts of BMS, understanding their importance, core functions.

Topics Covered :

  • Overview of BMS functions and their relevance to battery safety.
  • BMS architecture and typical industrial solutions.

Week 2: State of Charge (SOC) Estimation

Delve into state of charge, focusing on the estimation approaches based on the measurable parameters.

Topics Covered :

  • Measurable and unmeasurable impactful parameters.
  • Various SOC estimation methods.

Week 3: Cell Balancing Techniques

Learn about various cell balancing strategies, essential for maintaining high availability of battery capacity and extending the lifespan of battery packs.

Topics Covered :

  • Classification of cell balancing methods.
  • Comparison of passive vs. active balancing topologies.
  • SOC and SOH based balancing concepts.

Week 4: State of Health (SOH) Estimation and Fault Detection

Focus on the techniques for estimating SOH and detecting faults, which are critical for safety, maintenance, residual value estimation, and optimal utilization.

Topics Covered :

  • Cycle-counting-based aging estimation.
  • Data-driven approaches for impedance-based SOH estimation.
  • Threshold-based fault detection.
  • Data-driven approaches for fault detection.

Week 5: Thermal Management System Design

Understand the influence of temperature on battery performance and explore thermal management strategies.

Topics Covered :

  • Effects of temperature on battery operation and health.
  • Design considerations for thermal management systems.
  • Long-term implications of temperature regulation on battery life.

Week 6: Future of BMS and Emerging Technologies

Conclude with an exploration of the latest advancements in battery management and the ongoing challenges within the field.

Topics Covered :

  • Wireless BMS.
  • Battery digital twin.
  • Battery passport.

Taught by

Zian Qin, Gautham Ram and Chiara Falsetti

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