Manufacturing and recycling of lithium ion batteries

Content

The course aims to provide an understanding of how lithium-ion batteries are manufactured. It also highlights how batteries that no longer work in vehicles can be reused for e.g. energy storage, and how fully used batteries can be recycled. The course ends with a case study in the form of a life cycle analysis of a lithium-ion battery.

Course contents

• Battery manufacturing
• Reuse of batteries
• Recycling of batteries
• Lifecycle analysis
• Risk analysis in recycling

Prerequisites

Three years of higher education (Bachelor level) in engineering & technology (bachelor’s degree corresponding to 180CP). Alternatively relevant professional work experience.

Attach resume if your application is based on work experience. A template (in Swedish) is available at our website www.hv.se/produktionskurser

Implementation and pedagogic concept

The course is based on University West’s concept of work integrated learning, which aims at integrating both theory and practice in education. Theoretical lectures are combined with case studies and practical examples.

The course format (campus or distance) can vary. The form is stated when the course being announced. The current courses can be found here.

Course code

TVL601

Registration

Course registration via University West’s website www.hv.se/produktionskurser

For more information, please contact produktionskurser@hv.se