Basic Battery Principles
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This 26 page course covers some of the basic principles of simple battery technology. Types of batteries discussed include: nickel-cadmium, alkaline, mercury, Edison, carbon-zinc, and wet/dry cells.Topics:
- battery terminology
- battery theory
- battery operations
- types of batteries
- hazards associated with batteries
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:(must be logged into your user account)
Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: primarily for electrical, energy, chemical, and mechanical engineers.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: primarily for electrical, energy, chemical, and mechanical engineers.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Donald Parnell, PE