Thermal Management Systems

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Format: 100% Online | Total Hours: 10
Platform: Blackboard | Materials: Downloadable note-taking guide

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Course Overview

This online course provides an in-depth look at thermal management in electrified vehicles (xEVs), with a focus on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs). Participants will explore propulsion cooling, interior climate control, thermal system design, and energy efficiency. The course also covers key technologies such as heat pumps, vapor injection, waste heat recovery, and battery thermal safety, equipping learners with a strong understanding of modern thermal strategies in the electrified mobility sector.

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What You’ll Learn

• Compare thermal system topographies in ICE, hybrid, and electric vehicles
• Understand the components and operation of thermal-fluid systems in xEVs
• Explore BEV-specific technologies such as heat pumps and Octo-valves
• Analyze thermal safety concerns in high-voltage battery systems
• Examine climate control systems, refrigerants, HVAC design, and efficiency
• Evaluate thermal storage, energy management, and waste heat recovery techniques

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Course Modules Include

1. Thermal-Fluid Science Fundamentals
2. Automotive Thermal Management Overview
3. ePowertrain Cooling Systems & Battery Thermal Safety
4. xEV Climate Control Systems & Interior Comfort
5. Energy Management, Efficiency & Future Trends

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Who Should Enroll

• Technicians and engineers working with EV systems
• Thermal system designers in the mobility industry
• Professionals and students seeking knowledge in energy-efficient vehicle design

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Assessment & Activities

• Video lectures and technical applications
• Knowledge checks and applied calculation examples
• Note-taking guide and reference slide materials
• End-of-unit assessments