Module 2-Battery Construction, Operation and Electrochemistry (Cell-Level)

By the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Describe how Li-Ion batteries are constructed.
2. State the fundamentals of Li-Ion battery charging/discharging operations.
3. List Li-Ion batteries types and shapes.
4. Interpret battery technical terminologies such as SOC, SOH, and Cycle Life.
5. Explain cell design flaws and how internal short circuits occur in Li-Ion batteries.
6. Interpret technical information contained in battery data sheets.
7. Demonstrate how to improve the safety of Li-Ion cells.
8. Explain Lead acid and Li-Ion batteries oxidation and reduction reactions.
9. Illustrate electrochemical reactions that occur inside Li-Ion cells during Charging/Discharging.
10. Distinguish between voltage curves of various battery chemistries.
11. Relate battery operation fundamentals to hydrodynamics (water-Tank-analogy).
12. Describe the impact of battery temperature on Li-Ion cells performance.
13. Compare the performance of batteries to other electrochemical devices, such as fuel cells/Super Capactiors.