Battery Design and Management Fundamentals

As the world transitions to electric vehicles and renewable energy grids, understanding how batteries store, deliver, and manage power is a critical engineering skill. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental chemistry of modern battery cells to the complex algorithms used in Battery Management Systems (BMS). You will learn how to analyze thermal behaviors, estimate state-of-charge, and design safe, efficient energy storage systems. What you'll learn: - Understand fundamental battery chemistry, key terminology, and modern lithium-ion cell architectures. - Model battery cell behavior using equivalent circuit models to predict voltage and current response. - Analyze thermal management strategies to ensure battery safety, longevity, and optimal performance. - Develop core Battery Management System (BMS) algorithms for estimating state-of-charge (SoC) and state-of-health (SoH). - Design battery packs by configuring cells in series and parallel while implementing cell balancing techniques. - Apply safety constraints and protection mechanisms to prevent overcharging, over-discharging, and thermal runaway. The course starts with essential terminology and cell chemistry before progressing to system-level design, thermal considerations, and BMS algorithm concepts. You will work through structured written explanations, practical equations, and conceptual design exercises. Designed for engineers, students, and clean energy enthusiasts new to battery systems, this course requires no prior experience in battery design. Start reading today to build a strong foundation in modern battery technology.