Study Guide

Objective

Student:
- knows the basics of reusing and recycling batteries
- understands safety aspects when handling damaged and discarded batteries and battery packs
- knows the methods for testing, checking the SOH of the batteries
- knows the methods for safe disassembly of battery modules and battery cells
- understand the fundamentals and applications of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes in the context of battery recycling
- knows the legislation regarding the recycling of batteries

Content

- testing the condition of damaged and discharged batteries
- handling and storage of damaged and discarded batteries
- discharge of battery modules
- repair and replacement of battery modules as well as adaptation for other purposes of use
- dismantling of battery cells
- battery types for recycling
- current state-of-the-art of battery recycling
- pyrometallurgical process
- hydrometallurgical process
- sustainable recycling of batteries
- legislation and battery directive
- key activities in connection with the recycling of batteries

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Can explain the difference between reuse and recycling of batteries and has knowledge of the content of the EU's battery directive.
The student can provide an overview of the handling of damaged and discarded batteries such as testing, discharging and dismantling of battery modules and cells. The student can provide an overview of the basics and application of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes in connection with the recycling of batteries.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student can give a detailed account of the handling of damaged and discarded batteries such as testing, discharging and dismantling of battery modules and cells. The student can give a detailed account of the basics and application of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes in connection with the recycling of batteries. The student can give a detailed account of the handling of damaged and discarded batteries such as testing, discharging and dismantling of battery modules and cells. The student can give a detailed account of the basics and application of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes in connection with the recycling of batteries.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can give a detailed and nuanced account of the handling of damaged and discarded batteries such as testing, discharging and dismantling of battery modules and cells. The student can give a detailed and nuanced account of the basics and application of pyro- and hydrometallurgical processes in connection with the recycling of batteries.

Qualifications

None