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  • 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)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    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


    Donald Parnell, PE

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