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  • Types of Modern Battery Technologies

    Credits: 5 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an in-depth technical overview of modern battery technologies, emphasizing their chemistries, construction, performance characteristics, advantages, limitations, and engineering applications. 

    Covering both commercially dominant and emerging battery types, the course is designed for professional engineers seeking to understand cutting-edge energy storage systems. Special attention is given to lithium-based, solid-state, flow, and alternative battery technologies, as well as their integration into consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid-scale power systems.

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    By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

    • Explain the chemical principles and architecture of major modern battery types.
    • Compare and contrast battery technologies based on performance metrics such as energy density, power density, cycle life, and safety.
    • Identify engineering trade-offs in battery selection for various applications.
    • Evaluate environmental and economic considerations in battery manufacturing and disposal.
    • Assess emerging battery chemistries and forecast trends in technological advancement.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for electrical, chemical, and energy systems engineers, as well as professionals in related fields working with energy storage, power systems, or electric mobility. It is particularly valuable for engineers involved in product design, renewable integration, electric vehicle development, or battery research and development seeking to deepen their understanding of advanced battery technologies and applications. 
    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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