Monday, March 26, 2018 8:00am – 5:00pm

TS 1: Lithium-Ion Battery Cell and Pack Technology

The first part of this seminar will provide of an overview of lithium-ion cell technology and an in-depth discussion of the principles guiding the design of both high-energy and high-power lithium-ion cells. The second part will present the overall design of battery systems, the product development process, cost, and system validation.

Instructors:

Bob Spotnitz, President, Battery Design LLC

Kevin Konecky, Battery Systems Consultant, Total Battery Consulting, Inc.

Topics will include:

  • Overview of Li-ion cell technology and discussion of the principles guiding the designs of both high-energy and high-power cells and their manufacturing technology
  • Porous electrode theory
  • Impact of potential improvements in materials and processes
  • Introduction to battery systems
  • System specification development
  • System design: cell and module design, and mechanical, thermal, and battery management (hardware and software)
  • Product development process overview w/ key milestones and cost considerations

Who Should Attend:

Engineers and scientists working for materials and component companies, battery developers, pack developers, and OEMS; and business development and technical sales who are looking to gain a deeper understand of the product and development process

Instructor Biographies:

Bob Spotnitz, President, Battery Design LLC

Dr. Spotnitz is a leading developer of mathematical models that simulate battery operation. Dr. Spotnitz, who previously held several senior technical positions in materials and battery development, founded Battery Design in 1999 to provide consulting and develop custom software for battery developers and users. He is a well-known speaker on various aspects of battery engineering.

Kevin Konecky, Battery Systems Consultant, Total Battery Consulting, Inc.

Mr. Konecky brings over 20 years of xEV experience to his work, having worked on multiple complex designs for battery system development, charging system integration, and high-voltage powertrain integration. He is skilled in new product design and development, product testing, product safety, integration of multiple sub-systems for vehicles, new product launches and has expanded his skillset beyond batteries into power electronics. His experience in batteries includes multiple technologies (Li Ion, NiMH, UltraCapacitors, Lead-Acid).