Course in Thermal Management in Storage Systems
The Course in Thermal Management in Storage Systems focuses on the design and optimisation of thermal management for energy storage systems. It explores the use of computational modelling (CFD), heat transfer simulation and fluid analysis to control temperature in key components such as batteries and capacitors. Cooling and heating techniques are studied, along with their impact on the efficiency, safety and service life of storage systems. The course includes the application of phase change materials (PCM) and the design of liquid cooling systems.
The programme provides hands-on experience in thermal simulation and results analysis, preparing participants to design and evaluate thermal management systems in a range of settings. It addresses compliance with safety standards and optimisation for specific applications, from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems. The training prepares candidates for roles such as thermal design engineers, battery specialists and energy systems analysts.
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What you will be able to do
Explain heat generation in lithium-ion cells and its effect on degradation.
Develop thermal and electrothermal models of cells, modules and containers.
Size air cooling systems for battery containers.
Evaluate liquid cooling, immersion and phase change solutions.
Design thermal control strategies integrated with the BMS.
Quantify the impact of auxiliary consumption on overall efficiency.
Design the thermal management system of a storage facility.
Who it's for
- Battery thermal engineer looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- Industrial HVAC engineer looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- Energy storage engineer looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- CFD simulation specialist looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- Battery systems design engineer looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- Operations technician at storage plants looking to specialise in Thermal Management in Storage Systems.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the energy storage sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 62933-5-2 (safety requirements for electrochemical energy storage systems)
- IEC 62619 (safety of industrial lithium batteries)
- UL 9540A (thermal runaway propagation test method)
- NFPA 855 (stationary energy storage systems)
- EN 378 (refrigeration systems and heat pumps)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/573 (fluorinated greenhouse gases)
- IEC 62660-1 (lithium-ion cells, performance testing)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Heat generation in cells1.2Reversible and irreversible heat1.3Temperature and degradation1.4Low-temperature performance1.5Thermal gradients between cells1.6Thermal properties of cells1.7Thermal runaway thresholds1.8Heat-accelerated ageing1.9Optimal operating window1.10Case study: degradation of a BESS in a desert climate
2.1Lumped-parameter models2.2Coupled electrothermal models2.3Bernardi equation2.4Modelling of modules and racks2.5CFD simulation of containers2.6Design environmental conditions2.7Solar radiation load2.8Experimental validation of the model2.9Reduced-order models2.10Laboratory: electrothermal model in Simulink
3.1HVAC in containers3.2Airflow distribution3.3Aisles and ducts3.4Equipment sizing3.5Auxiliary services consumption3.6Free cooling with outside air3.7Filtration in dusty environments3.8Humidity control3.9Limitations of air cooling3.10Practical exercise: thermal balance of a 3 MWh container
4.1Cold plates beneath modules4.2Chillers and pumps4.3Glycol and dielectric fluids4.4Immersion cooling4.5Phase change materials4.6Heat pipes4.7Heating in cold climates4.8Temperature uniformity4.9Comparison of solutions4.10Workshop: sizing a liquid cooling circuit
5.1Integration between BMS and HVAC5.2Thermal control strategies5.3Predictive HVAC control5.4Sensors and redundancy5.5Thermal alarm management5.6Impact on round-trip efficiency5.7HVAC maintenance5.8Operational data analysis5.9Thermal conditions of the warranty5.10Case study: optimisation of auxiliary consumption
6.1Site design conditions6.2Thermal loads of the installation6.3Thermal model of the container6.4Selection of the cooling solution6.5Equipment sizing6.6Control strategy6.7Estimation of auxiliary consumption6.8Thermal risk analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE, SolidWorks Flow Simulation, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for electrothermal modelling of cells and modules, CFD simulation of airflow in containers, and sizing of cooling circuits. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain heat generation in lithium-ion cells and its effect on degradation.
Develop thermal and electrothermal models of cells, modules and containers.
Size air cooling systems for battery containers.
Evaluate liquid cooling, immersion and phase change solutions.
Design thermal control strategies integrated with the BMS.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Ansys Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB/Simulink, GT-SUITE and SolidWorks Flow Simulation. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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