Battery Learning Hub provides end-to-end battery testing laboratory setup for universities and research institutions — from site assessment and equipment procurement to installation, commissioning, faculty training, and accreditation support. This document summarises the standard lab configuration, what is included, and the engagement process. Pricing and final scope are confirmed after the initial site assessment visit.
📋 Scope of Supply & Services
Equipment & Hardware
- Cell characterisation cyclers (multi-channel)
- Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) instrument
- Calorimeter for heat generation analysis
- BMS development boards (12S–16S, balancing + protection)
- CAN/LIN bus analysers and high-speed data loggers
- Thermal cycling chamber (−20°C to +60°C)
- IR thermal imaging camera
- Simulation workstations (4–8 seats, scalable)
- MATLAB/Simulink licences with Battery Toolbox
- Lab safety consumables (PPE, storage cabinets)
Services & Support
- Site assessment and lab layout design
- Vendor procurement and quality verification
- On-site installation and calibration
- Commissioning test and handover
- 2-day faculty training workshop (on-site)
- Lab manual and semester experiment guides
- NBA/NAAC accreditation documentation package
- Curriculum mapping to VTU/university syllabus
- 12-month technical support (post-handover)
- Spare parts sourcing assistance
🔬 Equipment Specifications
Cell Characterisation Equipment
| Battery Cycler | Multi-channel, 0–5 V / up to 10 A per channel |
| EIS Instrument | 10 µHz – 1 MHz frequency range |
| Calorimeter | Isothermal heat flow, ±0.1 µW resolution |
| Cell Types | Li-ion, LFP, NMC, NCA, solid-state |
| Data Export | CSV, MATLAB-compatible formats |
| Standards | IEC 62133, UN 38.3 |
BMS Hardware & Test Benches
| BMS Dev Boards | 12S–16S multi-cell, balancing + protection |
| Communication | CAN 2.0B / LIN bus analysers with logging |
| Data Loggers | High-speed V / I / T acquisition |
| Pack Simulation | Configurable cell emulator platforms |
| Standards | AIS-156, IS 17956 |
Thermal Testing Chambers
| Temperature Range | −20°C to +60°C |
| Ramp Rate | Up to 5°C/min, programmable profiles |
| Thermal Imaging | IR camera, ≤ 0.05°C NETD resolution |
| Abuse Testing | Thermal runaway study setup included |
| BTMS Validation | Liquid and air cooling prototype test rigs |
Simulation Workstations
| Primary Software | MATLAB/Simulink + Battery Toolbox |
| Models Covered | ECM, P2D, SPM, thermal-coupled |
| Workstations | 4–8 seats (scalable to lab size) |
| Experiment Library | Pre-built SoC/SoH, pack design labs |
| Licence Support | 12-month management & updates included |
🏗️ Space & Infrastructure Requirements
Minimum Requirements
| Room Size | 400–600 sq ft (standard config) |
| Power Supply | 3-phase 415 V, 30–50 A dedicated circuit |
| Ventilation | Forced air / exhaust fan for thermal chamber area |
| Flooring | Anti-static or standard lab-grade flooring |
| Internet | Wired LAN for workstations (min. 10 Mbps) |
| Storage | Fireproof battery storage cabinet (supplied by BLH) |
Recommended Enhancements
- Dedicated lab technician for day-to-day instrument management
- UPS / voltage stabiliser for cyclers and workstations
- Fire suppression system in thermal chamber area
- CCTV for equipment security
- Separate student workspace from instrument area (for safety)
📚 Curriculum Integration
Target Programs
- B.E. / B.Tech — Electrical Engineering
- B.E. / B.Tech — Electronics & Electrical Engineering (EEE)
- B.E. / B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering (EV electives)
- M.Tech — Power Electronics / Energy Systems
- M.Tech — Automotive Engineering / EV Technology
- Ph.D. research in battery electrochemistry and BMS
Experiment Modules Provided
- Cell discharge / charge characteristic curves (C-rate study)
- EIS analysis — Randles cell and battery impedance
- SoC estimation using Coulomb counting and OCV methods
- SoH estimation and capacity fade analysis
- Thermal characterisation — temperature vs. C-rate
- BMS algorithm validation on hardware
- Pack-level simulation in Simulink (ECM model)
- Safety standards compliance testing walkthrough
Recommended Lab Hours per Semester
Minimum 2 contact hours/week for dedicated battery lab course · Can be integrated as elective (2–3 credits) or as additional experiments within existing EE/EEE lab courses · BLH provides syllabus draft for board of studies submission.
🎓 Faculty Training Program
Training Format
| Duration | 2 days (on-site, post-installation) |
| Batch Size | Up to 8 faculty members |
| Conducted by | BLH technical team + IIT Madras Alumni |
| Mode | Hands-on with all lab instruments |
| Materials | Printed lab manual, digital experiment guides |
| Certificate | BLH Faculty Training Certificate issued |
Topics Covered
- Battery safety protocols and emergency procedures
- Operating cyclers and EIS instruments
- Running standard characterisation experiments
- BMS board setup and CAN bus communication
- Thermal chamber operation and safety
- MATLAB/Simulink battery modelling workflows
- Experiment evaluation rubrics and grading guidance
- Maintenance and calibration schedule
📋 Accreditation Support
NBA Documentation Package
Equipment inventory sheets, calibration records, experiment outcome mapping aligned with NBA criteria for EE/EEE programs. Ready-to-submit format for SAR annexures.
NAAC Infrastructure Evidence
Photo documentation, equipment cost certificates, and lab utilisation reporting templates for NAAC Self-Study Report (SSR) infrastructure sections (Criterion 4).
Curriculum Mapping
Lab experiments mapped to VTU / Anna University / SPPU programme outcomes. Syllabus draft for board of studies submission to add as elective or lab component.
🗓️ Engagement Process & Timeline
1
Initial Enquiry & Needs Assessment (Week 1–2)
BLH team visits campus to assess room dimensions, power availability, and curriculum objectives. Scoped proposal with final equipment list and pricing issued within 5 working days of site visit.
2
Proposal Approval & Purchase Order (Week 2–3)
The institution reviews the proposal, negotiates scope if needed, and issues a purchase order. BLH provides a proforma invoice for institutional procurement process.
3
Equipment Procurement & Delivery (Week 3–6)
BLH procures equipment from verified vendors with warranty documentation. Delivery timelines depend on equipment availability — typically 3–4 weeks for standard configuration.
4
Installation, Calibration & Commissioning (Week 6–8)
BLH technicians install and calibrate all instruments. Full commissioning test run before handover. Handover checklist signed by institution representative and BLH project manager.
5
Faculty Training Workshop (Week 8, post-handover)
2-day hands-on training for up to 8 faculty members conducted on-site using the installed lab. Training certificate issued to all participants.
6
12-Month Support Period (Month 2–14)
Dedicated technical support contact for the first academic year. Remote troubleshooting, on-site visits for critical issues, and spare parts coordination as needed.
🏛️ Institutional Backing
IIT Madras
Faculty & Curriculum Partner
Battery engineering IIT Madras Alumni co-author the lab curriculum and validate equipment choices — the same expertise behind BLH's certification programs used by 500+ engineers.
KLE Technological University, Hubballi
Reference Lab & Infrastructure Partner
BLH's official academic collaboration partner. KLE Tech University hosts the reference battery testing lab — every partner institution setup mirrors this configuration. Site visits by appointment.
💰 Pricing
Pricing Notes
- Final pricing is based on scope confirmed after site assessment
- All prices quoted exclusive of GST (18% applicable)
- Payment terms: 40% advance, 40% on delivery, 20% on commissioning
- EMI / deferred payment options available for institutions — contact us to discuss
- Multi-institution / consortium discounts available for 3+ institutions
📞 Contact & Next Steps
To Request a Site Assessment
| Phone / WhatsApp | +91 88676 98606 |
| Email | support@batterylearninghub.com |
| Website | www.batterylearninghub.com/lab-setup |
| Reference Lab | KLE Tech University, Hubballi, Karnataka 580031 |
| Reference Lab Visits | By appointment — contact us to arrange |
What Happens After You Reach Out
- We respond within 24 hours to schedule a call
- Initial discussion to understand your program and budget
- Site assessment visit scheduled at no cost
- Scoped proposal issued within 5 working days of visit
- You are welcome to visit the KLE reference lab before deciding