Engineering Physics MA, Battery Technology, 7.5 credits

Aim

The aim of the course is for the students to gain knowledge in the design and operation of various types of batteries and electrochemical battery analysis methods to be able to contribute to the development of future energy storage systems and sustainable technologies.

Course objectives

The student should after the course be able to:

- explain the concepts included in the course and use these to analyze problems and assess possible outcomes,
- solve electrochemical energy storage problems by problem posing and solving equations using mathematical methods,
- conduct electrochemical energy storage experiments and interpret the meaning and significance of the results,
- produce reports and written solutions to problems that meets the requirements for readability, rigor and structure,
- analyze scientific research articles in electrochemical energy storage,
- analyze the design, use and recycling of a commercial electrochemical energy storage solution taking into account safety perspectives as well as economical and environmental perspectives.

Content

- Fundamentals of electrochemistry for battery technology, including electrochemical reactions, ion diffusion and migration, charge transfer at electrode interface, electron diffusion into the electrode
- Electrochemical analysis methods including galvanostatic charging and discharging, cyclic voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Battery technologies including lithium ion batteries and other common battery types
- Supercapacitors, fuel cells
- Battery materials including anodes, cathodes, electrolytes and separators
- Cell design, battery manufacturing, battery control and handling
- Battery use and degradation, battery recycling.

Entry requirements

Physics BA or Chemistry BA, 45 credits, including courses in electromagnetism and thermodynamics; and Mathematics GR, 20 credits, including calculus course(s) in one variable.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The teaching is conducted in the form of lectures, exercising sessions and laboratory. The course is normally given in English.

Examination form

L100: Laboratory work with written report, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Three-grade scale

P100: Oral presentation of analysis of scientific publications, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale

T100: Written exam, 4 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx

Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx