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Master’s in Swappable Batteries and BMS for PTW Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in swappable batteries and BMS engineering for PTWs. 12 modules covering cells and chemistry, mechanical, electrical and thermal pack design, BMS architecture and algorithms, the pack-vehicle-station interface under IEC 62840, swapping stations, safety, fleet management and business models, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Design swappable battery packs for two-wheeled vehicles.

02

Select cells and chemistries suited to swapping cycles.

03

Develop BMS functions for removable packs.

04

Ensure the mechanical, electrical and thermal safety of the pack.

05

Design the interface with the vehicle and the station.

06

Apply regulations on batteries, transport and stations.

07

Develop a swappable battery system with its BMS.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Battery engineers at electric scooter and battery manufacturers.
  • BMS engineers.
  • Swapping systems engineers.
  • Battery safety engineers.
  • Electric mobility product engineers.
  • Operations managers at battery swapping networks.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join electric scooter manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 62840-1 (battery swap systems for electric vehicles, general and guidance)
  • IEC TS 62840-2 (safety requirements for battery swap systems)
  • IEC 62133-2 (safety of portable sealed lithium cells and batteries)
  • UN 38.3 (transport tests for lithium batteries)
  • ISO 18243 (lithium-ion traction battery packs for electric mopeds and motorcycles)
  • IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging system)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (EU Batteries Regulation)
  • UL 2271 (batteries for light electric vehicles)
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Battery Design Studio
  • COMSOL Multiphysics
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • Python
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1Energy and power requirements
  2. 1.2Fixed versus removable packs
  3. 1.3Pack ergonomics and weight
  4. 1.4Typical voltages from 48 to 96 V
  5. 1.5User types and cycles
  6. 1.6Swapping ecosystems
  7. 1.7Standardisation consortia
  8. 1.8Costs per kWh
  9. 1.9Pack life cycle
  10. 1.10Case study: comparison of commercial packs
  1. 2.118650 and 21700 cylindrical cells
  2. 2.2Prismatic and pouch cells
  3. 2.3Nickel manganese cobalt chemistry
  4. 2.4Lithium iron phosphate chemistry
  5. 2.5Sodium-ion chemistry
  6. 2.6Open-circuit voltage curves
  7. 2.7Cycle and calendar ageing
  8. 2.8Characterisation tests
  9. 2.9Supplier selection
  10. 2.10Laboratory: characterisation of a cell
  1. 3.1Series and parallel configuration
  2. 3.2Cell holders
  3. 3.3Laser-welded interconnections
  4. 3.4Housing and IP sealing
  5. 3.5Resistance to drops and impacts
  6. 3.6Handles and ergonomics
  7. 3.7Pack connector
  8. 3.8Vibration tests
  9. 3.9Pack manufacturing
  10. 3.10Workshop: CAD design of a removable pack
  1. 4.1Busbars and wiring
  2. 4.2Fuses and protection
  3. 4.3Contactors and pre-charge
  4. 4.4Resistance balancing
  5. 4.5Heat generation
  6. 4.6Passive pack cooling
  7. 4.7Thermal management in the station
  8. 4.8System thermal simulation
  9. 4.9Temperature derating
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: thermal simulation of the pack
  1. 5.1Cell voltage measurement
  2. 5.2Current measurement
  3. 5.3Temperature sensors
  4. 5.4Analogue measurement front-end circuits
  5. 5.5Microcontroller and software
  6. 5.6Communication with the vehicle
  7. 5.7Communication with the station
  8. 5.8History memory
  9. 5.9Low-power modes
  10. 5.10Laboratory: BMS test bench
  1. 6.1State of charge estimation
  2. 6.2Kalman filter
  3. 6.3State of health estimation
  4. 6.4Available power estimation
  5. 6.5Passive and active balancing
  6. 6.6Voltage and current protections
  7. 6.7Internal fault detection
  8. 6.8Algorithm calibration
  9. 6.9Validation with real cycles
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: SOC estimation with Kalman
  1. 7.1High-cycle connectors
  2. 7.2Locking mechanisms
  3. 7.3Pack identification and authentication
  4. 7.4Communication protocols
  5. 7.5Interoperability between brands
  6. 7.6IEC 62840 standard
  7. 7.7Insertion safety
  8. 7.8Contact wear
  9. 7.9Connector diagnostics
  10. 7.10Case study: interface specification
  1. 8.1Station architecture
  2. 8.2Pack charging in the station
  3. 8.3Station thermal management
  4. 8.4Grid connection and storage
  5. 8.5Fire safety
  6. 8.6User interface
  7. 8.7Remote station monitoring
  8. 8.8System maintenance
  9. 8.9Location and deployment
  10. 8.10Workshop: sizing an urban station
  1. 9.1UN 38.3 tests
  2. 9.2IEC 62133-2 tests
  3. 9.3ISO 18243 standard
  4. 9.4UL 2271 standard
  5. 9.5Thermal propagation between cells
  6. 9.6EU Batteries Regulation
  7. 9.7Battery passport
  8. 9.8Battery transport
  9. 9.9Manufacturer liability
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: safety test plan
  1. 10.1Pack telemetry
  2. 10.2Degradation analysis
  3. 10.3Pack rotation and allocation
  4. 10.4Data-driven predictive maintenance
  5. 10.5Warranty management
  6. 10.6Second life of packs
  7. 10.7End-of-life recycling
  8. 10.8Service operating indicators
  9. 10.9Data platforms
  10. 10.10Laboratory: fleet data analysis
  1. 11.1Battery as a service
  2. 11.2Subscriptions and pay-per-use
  3. 11.3Infrastructure costs
  4. 11.4Alliances between manufacturers
  5. 11.5Benchmark Asian markets
  6. 11.6Opportunities in the European market
  7. 11.7Regulation and incentives
  8. 11.8Model risks
  9. 11.9Model scalability
  10. 11.10Case study: business plan for a swapping network
  1. 12.1Vehicle and use specification
  2. 12.2Cell selection
  3. 12.3Mechanical pack design
  4. 12.4Electrical and thermal design
  5. 12.5BMS architecture and algorithms
  6. 12.6Interface with the station
  7. 12.7Safety test plan
  8. 12.8Economic analysis of alternatives
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Battery Design Studio, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures: designing a 48 V swappable pack for a scooter, bench validation of a state of charge algorithm, and fleet analysis of a network of swapping stations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 62840-1, IEC TS 62840-2, IEC 62133-2, UN 38.3, ISO 18243, IEC 61851-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, UL 2271.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 62840-1, IEC TS 62840-2, IEC 62133-2 and Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB/Simulink, Battery Design Studio, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A swappable battery system with its BMS, from cell selection to safety test plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Specification and cell selection
Specify the vehicle and its use and select the cell.
Pack design
Develop the mechanical, electrical and thermal design of the pack.
BMS architecture and algorithms
Define the BMS architecture and its estimation algorithms.
Station interface and safety
Specify the station interface and the safety test plan.
Master's Thesis
Present the system with the economic analysis of alternatives, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Battery EngineerBMS EngineerSwapping Systems EngineerBattery Safety EngineerElectric Mobility Product EngineerSwapping Network Operations Manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Battery Design Studio, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS Fluent and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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