Battery Modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics^®

Learn how to model batteries using the COMSOL Multiphysics^® software in this training course.

During this 3-day course, we will discuss the capabilities of the add-on Battery Design Module for battery design and analysis. We will look into the underlying physics, such as transport of species, charge balances, chemical and electrochemical reactions, Joule heating and thermal effects due to electrochemical reactions, heat transfer, fluid flow, and other physical phenomena that are important for understanding a battery system.

We will discuss predefined battery interfaces with different complexity levels, covering the detailed structures in a battery's porous electrode and the battery pack scale, as well as thermal management systems. You will learn how to perform studies of how various parameters influence design, such as the choice of materials, dimensions, and the particle sizes of the active material. You will also learn how to incorporate various aging mechanisms into your model.

To teach this course, we will use a combination of theoretical and practical lecture, demonstrations, and self-guided hands-on training.

Schedule

Day 1

Session 1 | 9:30–12:30

• Introduction to electrochemical modeling and current distributions
• Overview of the battery modeling interfaces
• Lithium-Ion Battery interface
• Porous electrodes
• Homogenizing porous electrodes

Hands-On Exercises | 14:00–16:00

Day 1 Review | 16:00–16:30

Day 2

Session 1 | 9:30–12:30

• Electrode balancing and study steps
• Modeling charge–discharge cycling
• Definition of custom current–voltage profiles
• Capacity fade and aging
• Modeling electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of batteries

Hands-On Exercises | 14:00–16:00

Day 2 Review | 16:00–16:30

Day 3

Session 1: 9:30–12:30

• Introduction to simplified battery models
• Lumped Battery interface and Battery Pack interface
• Modeling heat transfer and thermal management in cells and packs
• The Electrochemical Heating coupling

Hands-On Exercises | 14:00–16:00

Day 3 Review | 16:00–16:30

Suggested Background

A basic understanding of electrochemical, thermal, and electrical principles as well as familiarity with COMSOL Multiphysics^® are recommended. We also strongly recommend that those new to COMSOL^® take our three-day introductory course on the software prior to attending this training course. For more information on this introductory course, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Pricing & Payment Methods

The fee for this course is £995 per person. We offer an academic discount to those who qualify. The academic rate for this course is £695.

Please note that your seat for the course cannot be confirmed until payment or a formal purchase order has been received. For training course tuition, we accept payment by Visa, MasterCard, company purchase order, check, wire, or direct deposit. For security purposes, please do not send credit card information via email. COMSOL will contact you by phone to confirm the payment information.

Email purchase orders to: admin-uk@comsol.com

Registration

To register, complete the form below. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

To participate in the course, attendees will need their own computer. A 14-day free trial version of COMSOL Multiphysics^® will be provided for installation prior to the start of the course. Visit the System Requirements page to see the minimum configuration COMSOL requires for installation.

Please note that this course will be recorded. By registering for and attending the course, you acknowledge that your participation may be included in the recording.

We will be using Go To Webinar to host the course.