Development of battery test rig: Remote Battery Lab
Development and commissioning of the battery technology training and testing rig.
Background
The electrical power storage devices offer a fascinating range of possible applications nowadays. They are small and mobile and can either provide power or be charged as required. Batteries are therefore not only a fundamental part of mobile phones and laptops but also serve as an alternative or a supportive source of energy for cars, railways, and even ships. The possible applications for batteries are varied - just like the test requirements. Batteries must in the first place characterized to understand the performance characteristic, differences (advantages and disadvantages) of varies battery technologies and application specifics like withstanding extreme temperature fluctuations.
Thesis objectives
The aim of the thesis is to develop and put into operation the battery technology training/testing facility and related educational materials and to inter-couple the rig with the indoor photovoltaic energy generation system simulator (PV Lab). The work to be performed could also result in a potential scientific publication.
The specific objectives of this thesis are:
- To perform a literature review on battery testing rigs, with a specific focus on training/educational applications and remotely accessible systems
- Technoeconomic assessment of battery technologies for specific application (to be discussed) as the basic for selection of battery types to be tested in the Battery Lab
- To define relevant key design aspects and training capabilities of battery testing system, (physical phenomena demonstration, battery charge/discharge characterization, techno-economic decision-making simulation/case studies, and others)
- To develop the design, schematics, and technical specifications of the test rig including energy storage system simulator, relevant measurement instruments and equipment
- To select the necessary mechanical and electrical components: sensors and actuators
- To participate in the assembly, testing, and calibration of the developed rig
- To develop relevant learning and media materials for the online presence of the Battery Lab
Deliverables
The main deliverables of the project include (but not limited to:
- Final thesis report and presentation of the project
- Design and technical specification of the test rig
- Assembled, tested, and calibrated test rig
- Draft of training/learning media materials
Research Area/specialization/track
Energy storage technologies, electrical batteries.
Duration and supervision
The project should start in Jan-Feb, with a duration of up to 6 months.
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