Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems

CEP 320 delves into the complex world of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), equipping students with the knowledge required to understand and manage these critical infrastructure components. The course examines containerized, megawatt-scale BESS architectures, detailing the integration of advanced battery technologies. Key topics include sophisticated liquid cooling techniques for thermal management, the intricate functions of battery management systems (BMS) in optimizing performance and ensuring safety, and comprehensive adherence to fire protection standards, particularly those governing large-scale energy storage installations. Through theoretical modules and practical exercises, students will develop a robust understanding of the engineering principles, operational challenges, and safety protocols vital for successful BESS deployment and maintenance in a utility environment.

Course outline

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01Lesson 1: Introduction to Utility-Scale Energy Storagelecture

02Lesson 2: Battery Technologies and Performance Characteristicslecture

03Lesson 3: BESS Architecture and System Integrationlecture

04Hands-on Lab: BESS Component Identification and System Layoutlab

05Lesson 5: Thermal Management Systems: Design and Operationlecture

06Lesson 6: Advanced Liquid Cooling Techniques for Battery Moduleslecture

07Lesson 7: Battery Management Systems (BMS): Functions and Architectureslecture

08Hands-on Lab: BMS Data Analysis and Fault Simulationlab

09Lesson 9: Power Conversion Systems and Grid Interconnectionlecture

10Lesson 10: Safety Standards and Risk Mitigation in BESSlecture

11Hands-on Lab: Fire Suppression System Overview and Emergency Procedureslab

12Lesson 12: BESS Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenancelecture

13Lesson 13: Economic and Regulatory Aspects of BESS Projectslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Utility-Scale BESS Design and Safety Planassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Utility-Scale Energy Storage","Week 2: Lesson 2: Battery Technologies and Performance Characteristics","Week 3: Lesson 3: BESS Architecture and System Integration","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: BESS Component Identification and System Layout","Week 5: Lesson 5: Thermal Management Systems: Design and Operation","Week 6: Lesson 6: Advanced Liquid Cooling Techniques for Battery Modules","Week 7: Lesson 7: Battery Management Systems (BMS): Functions and Architectures","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: BMS Data Analysis and Fault Simulation","Week 9: Lesson 9: Power Conversion Systems and Grid Interconnection","Week 10: Lesson 10: Safety Standards and Risk Mitigation in BESS","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Fire Suppression System Overview and Emergency Procedures","Week 12: Lesson 12: BESS Commissioning, Operation, and Maintenance","Week 13: Lesson 13: Economic and Regulatory Aspects of BESS Projects","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Utility-Scale BESS Design and Safety Plan"]