Hybrid Lithium and NiMH Battery Testing, Analysis, and RepairHigh Voltage Lithium Ion and Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Systems for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of battery systems and their diagnostic and repair techniques that have real-world applications. If you have additional questions please contact us.
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Course Overview
Length: Approximately 8 hours of instruction over an 8-part series
This online training series results in a certificate of completion that is eligible for NATEF credits and may be eligible for other professional development requirements.
This online training series results in a certificate of completion that is eligible for NATEF credits and may be eligible for other professional development requirements.
​Session 1: NiMH and Lithium Ion Battery Formats and Specifications
- Prismatic and Cylindrical
- Kilowatts, Kilowatt hours, and amp hours
- Specific Power, Specific Energy, Power Density, Energy Density, and State of Charge (SOC)
Session 2: Battery Pack Hardware Systems
- Contactor Systems and Controls
- Pre-Charge Circuit
- Voltage and Temp Sensor Systems
- Bus Bar and Other Connection Systems
Session 3: Stress Testing Batteries using the Scan Tool (Case Studies)
- What is a Battery Stress Test?
- How to Perform a Battery Stress Test
- How to Interpret the Results of Stress Test Scan Tool Data
Session 4: How to Perform Capacity (Energy) Testing & Power Testing
- Test Equipment Available, and How to Use Your Own Existing Test Equipment on Battery Modules
- How to Set-up Voltage Cut-Off Points
- Basics on How to Interpret Discharge Curves and Data Files
​Session 5: How to Perform Charging and Thermal Imaging (Case Studies)
- How to Determine Charging Voltage by Battery Technology Type
- How to Charge NiMH vs. Lithium battery Technologies
- How to Thermal Image battery modules/cells
- Case Study Examples
Session 6: How to Interpret Energy (Capacity) Testing Results (Case Studies)
- Normal Discharge Curves & Data
- Typical Module/Cell Failure Discharge Curves and Data
- Unusual Module/Cell Failure Discharge Curves and Data
Session 7: How to Interpret Power Testing Results (Case Studies)
- Normal Discharge Curves & Data
- Typical Module/Cell Failure Discharge Curves and Data
- Unusual Module/Cell Failure Discharge Curves and Data
Session 8: Special Topics that Affect Battery Operation and Performance
- Case Studies and Experiences
- External causes for Battery Module Cell Failure
- Geographics
- Terrain
- Battery Cooling System
- …….and More!
This course is available to our NxtGen service Solutions customers