Battery Technology (ENE220)

The course will focus on the fundamentals related to the design and use of materials, cells, and larger systems related to various contemporary battery technologies.


Course description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Course code

ENE220

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by

Content

The course will focus on the fundamentals related to the design and use of materials, cells, and larger systems related to various contemporary battery technologies.

Learning outcome

After completing this course, the student will

  • Understand diverse battery cell types and their historical development,
  • Describe the components and architecture of batteries on different length scales,
  • Understand the thermodynamics and kinetics of the underlying processes during storage and use at different length scales,
  • Have knowledge on relevant measurement and modeling methods for determining the key battery parameters relevant for its performance and lifetime,
  • Have an overview of how this technology is connected to other forms of energy storage, sustainability, digitalization, and automation.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades

The exam will be held with pen and paper.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Jelena Popovic-Neuber

Head of Department:

Øystein Arild

Method of work

Weekly programme: 4 hours of lectures, 1 hour of homework discussion, 1 hour of group work

Open for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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