🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day technical course is designed to provide professionals with deep knowledge of battery technologies, including selection, configuration, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting specifically for industrial and critical applications such as power plants, substations, oil & gas facilities, telecom, data centers, and UPS systems.
Participants will gain expertise in comparing battery chemistries (Lead-Acid, Ni-Cd, Lithium-Ion), performing sizing calculations, ensuring battery health and safety, and diagnosing common issues using modern test instruments and management systems (BMS).
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Electrical and power engineers
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UPS and backup system technicians
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Maintenance and reliability engineers
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Industrial automation professionals
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Energy storage and telecom system specialists
🗓️ Day 1: Battery Fundamentals and Technologies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome, Introductions & Course Objectives |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Battery Basics – Voltage, current, capacity, charge/discharge cycles |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Battery Types and Chemistries – Lead-Acid, Ni-Cd, Li-Ion, Flow batteries |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Comparative Analysis – Performance, lifespan, safety, and cost |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Hands-on examination of various industrial battery types |
🗓️ Day 2: Battery Selection and Sizing for Industrial Use
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Battery Selection Criteria – Application type, backup time, temperature, environment |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Battery Sizing Methods – Load profiles, autonomy time, derating factors |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Series and Parallel Configurations – Voltage and capacity adjustments |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Battery bank sizing for UPS and telecom application |
🗓️ Day 3: Operation and Charging Systems
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Battery Charging Methods – Float, boost, equalization, smart chargers |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Charge Controllers and Monitoring Systems – Role of BMS and remote monitoring |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Battery Behavior and Lifecycle Management – Aging, self-discharge, memory effect |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Charger configuration and monitoring setup |
🗓️ Day 4: Maintenance and Safety
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Battery Maintenance Practices – Visual inspection, torque checks, electrolyte testing |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Testing Methods – Capacity test, IR test, voltage check, thermal imaging |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Battery Room Safety – Ventilation, PPE, fire protection, spill response |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Workshop: Hands-on maintenance and test procedure demonstration |
🗓️ Day 5: Troubleshooting and Case Studies
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Battery Faults and Failure Modes – Sulfation, thermal runaway, corrosion |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Troubleshooting Techniques – Using BMS data, event logs, and test readings |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Case Study: Diagnosing battery failure in backup power system |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Feedback, Wrap-Up & Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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Battery sizing calculator and selection flowcharts
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Maintenance and test record templates
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Troubleshooting and safety procedure manuals
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Battery datasheets and manufacturer specifications
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Real-life case study booklet from various industries
