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Primary and Secondary Batteries

Primary and Secondary Batteries

This course is part of Battery Technologies Specialization

Instructor: Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

130 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Participants will learn basic operating principles of battery design for maximizing energy and power density for automotive applications.

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There are 4 modules in this course

Primary and Secondary Batteries: This course will focus on fundamentals and basic operating principles of batteries; battery electrode active materials, performance, and life cycle evaluation; commercialization outlook of smart energy systems.

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2 videos2 readings

Module 1 provides the basic definition of electrochemical aspects of batteries. The major objective in this module is to clearly understand the anode and cathode reactions in both the primary and secondary batteries. This module also provides details for learning the cell voltage and capacity values for anode and cathode materials. In addition, the objective is also to bring out the difference between primary and secondary batteries.

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8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videosTotal 58 minutes

Chapter 1: Defining Batteries and Cell Components6 minutes
Chapter 2: Operating Principles11 minutes
Chapter 3: Primary and Secondary Batteries7 minutes
Chapter 4: Electrochemical Equivalents13 minutes
Chapter 5: Solving Problems: Calculating Currents4 minutes
Chapter 6: Theoretical and Practical Energy6 minutes
Chapter 7: Moore's Law2 minutes
Chapter 8: Review of Battery Systems9 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 50 minutes

Tell Us What You Know50 minutes

Module 2 provides the fundamental principles of batteries. The major objective in this module is to learn about the standard reduction potentials, electrochemical equivalent of electrode materials at standard conditions, as well as any operating conditions through Nernst Equation. This module also provides details for various operating factors influencing battery performance cycle life and calendar lives.

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13 videos1 assignment

13 videosTotal 97 minutes

Chapter 1: Electrochemical Principles9 minutes
Chapter 2: Cell Potential5 minutes
Chapter 3: Solving Problems: Calculating Cell Potential7 minutes
Chapter 4: Nernst Equation8 minutes
Chapter 5: Cell Voltage Variation4 minutes
Chapter 6: Solving Problems: Calculating Cell Voltage5 minutes
Chapter 7: Defining C-Rate and Battery Life26 minutes
Chapter 8: Factors Affecting Battery Lifespan: Environmental and Temperature7 minutes
Chapter 9: Factors Affecting Battery Lifespan: Depth of Discharge4 minutes
Chapter 10: Factors Affecting Battery Lifespan: Charge Voltage4 minutes
Chapter 11: Factors Affecting Battery Lifespan: SOC6 minutes
Chapter 12: Factors Affecting Battery Lifespan: C-Rate7 minutes
Chapter 13: Selection of Battery7 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Module 2 Quiz30 minutes

Module 3 provides the application areas and markets for both the primary and secondary batteries. The major objective in this module is to learn the importance of batteries in portable, stationary, and automotive application areas. In addition, the objective is also to bring out the major criteria for selecting batteries for any specific application.