BESS Installation, Commissioning and O&M Course by Tonex
BESS Installation, Commissioning and O&M Course is a comprehensive 3-day training program designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills related to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and installation, commissioning and O&M processes. This course covers a wide range of topics, from BESS fundamentals to exercises, enabling attendees to become proficient in the safe and efficient commissioning, installation, and O&M of BESS systems.
The “BESS Commissioning, Installation, and O&M Procedures” course is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively commission, install, and perform operations and maintenance (O&M) on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This course covers the entire lifecycle of BESS projects, from initial commissioning and installation to ongoing maintenance procedures, ensuring safe and efficient operation throughout the system’s lifespan.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and components of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Evaluate safety considerations and best practices for BESS commissioning, installation and O&M.
- Perform thorough inspections and tests during the commissioning process.
- Safely handle and install BESS components, including batteries and inverters.
- Troubleshoot common issues and challenges during BESS installation.
- Comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulations governing BESS installations.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive commissioning plan for BESS projects.
- Enhance communication and collaboration within installation and commissioning teams.
- Apply knowledge gained to real-world BESS projects.
Target Audience:
This course is ideal for:
- Electrical engineers and technicians
- Renewable energy professionals
- Energy project managers
- Facility managers and maintenance personnel
- Electrical contractors and installers
- Individuals seeking to enter the field of BESS commissioning, installation, and O&M
- Anyone involved in the planning, design, installation, or operation of BESS systems
Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- ESS (Energy Storage System)
- Classification of energy storage technologies
- Battery chemistry types
- Key Characteristics of Battery Storage Systems
- Parameters
- Unit Parameters
- Main Electrical Parameters
- Tests and testing methods
- Common BESS Terminology
- Capacity [Ah]
- Nominal Energy [Wh]
- Power [W]
- Specific Energy [Wh/kg]
- C Rate
- Cycle
- Cycle Life
- Depth of Discharge (DoD)
- State-of-charge (SoC, %)
- Coulombic efficiency
- Specific Energy [Wh/kg]
- Capacity [Ah]
- Nominal Energy [Wh]
- Five Categories of Energy Storage Applications
- Electric Supply
- Ancillary Services
Module 2: BESS Commissioning, Installation and O&M Procedures
- Overview of Important BESS Codes, Standards, and Regulations
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855-2023: Standard for The Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems
- Overview of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 69-2024: Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
- Overview of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 68-2023: Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting
- Overview of UL 9540A and UL9540
- Site Assessment and Preparation
- Handling and Installation of BESS Components
- Wiring and Interconnection
- Quality Control and Inspection
- Safety Considerations in BESS Installation
- BESS Commissioning and Troubleshooting
- Commissioning Overview and Planning
- Functional Testing and Performance Verification
- Troubleshooting Common BESS Issues
- Codes, Standards, and Compliance
- BESS Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Planning
- Developing O&M plans and schedules
- Regulatory requirements and compliance
- Safety protocols and risk mitigation
Module 3: Lithium-ion Battery Storage Commissioning and Installation
- Commissioning and Installation
- Site assessment and preparation for BESS installation
- Equipment installation and interconnection
- Commissioning procedures and functional testing
BESS Installation Considerations
- Construction and Installation Activities
- Indoor Installations
- Dwelling Units and Sleeping Units
- Walk-in Units
- Remote Locations
- Clearance to Exposures
- BESS Exhaust Outlets
- Rooftop and Open Parking Garage Installations
- Open Parking Garages
- Clearance to Exposures
- Fire Suppression and Control
- Mobile ESS Equipment and Operations HMA
- Vegetation Control
BESS Commissioning Considerations
- Pre-Commissioning Activities
- Commissioning Activities
- Start-up/Functional Testing (e g , Subsystem Commissioning)
- Field Evaluation (UL9540 or similar)
- Interconnection
- Site Acceptance Testing
- Recommissioning
- Decommissioning Plan
- Inspections
- High Level Commissioning Test and Validation Process
- Resistance Tests
- Mechanical Tests
- Fluid Leak and Strength Tests
- Environmental Tests
- •Restricted Locations
- Electrical Connections
- Fencing
- Interconnection to Electrical Distribution Systems
Module 4: Battery Commissioning Steps – Generic for Lithium Ion
- Engineering Drawings and Specifications and Manuals
- Battery setup and configuration (done in parallel to PCS configuration
- Preparation for auxiliary and control power
- Potential Transformer PT calibration
- PCS Functional Test – PCS Manufacturer (done in parallel to Batteries)
- Initial Inspection
- Circuit verification
- Auxiliary Equipment Functional Testing
Module 5: System Functional Testing
- Customer communication verification (SCADA)
- Customer Meter inputs verification – PV/ Revenue/Site Meter
- Customer data acquisition verification
- Battery communications to PCS
- Preparation for Main power application (Auxiliary done above)
- Main Power application – (soak)
Module 6: System Start Up
- PCS DC verification
- Battery Testing
- Battery Bank Initial Testing
- Battery Section Initial Testing
- Battery Diagnosis Test Check diagnostics via software only
- Battery Section Full Charge / Discharge Testing
- HVAC Verification Testing – measure temperature at x points within container
- Battery Management System (BMS) Local Control Verifications (define BU)
- Air Cooled Condensing Units Commissioning Steps
- Functional Performance Test
Module 7: Field Evaluation Based on UL 9540
- Construction review of Metallic and Non-Metallic Materials
- Enclosures and Guarding of Hazardous Parts
- Walk In Systems Access/Protection
- Wiring and Electrical Connections
- General Electric Equipment/Fusing
- Spacing and Separation of Electrical Circuits
- Grounding and Insulation
- Safety Analysis and Control Systems
- Remote Controls
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Fluid Based Mechanical Systems
- Containment of Moving Parts
- Hazardous Material Containment
- Combustible Concentrations
- Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
- Utility Grid Integration Including Special Purpose Systems (IEEE 1547)
- Storage Technologies and Specific Technology Requirements
- Normal Operation, Dielectric Voltage Withstand, Grounding, and Bonding and Insulation
Module 8: BESS Operations and Maintenance
- Maintenance and Corrective Actions
- Normal maintenance methods and procedures
- Repairs and replacement
- Equipment calibration
- Component and equipment-wise checks and repair, repair work (following expiration of EPC warranty period), verification of repairs, documentation
- Environmental management Vegetation abatement, waste and garbage dumping, battery disposal
- Safety management Protection of the ESS facility against criminal
- Vandalism, theft, and trespassing
- Transmission-line management
- Transmission-line check and repair work
- Spare parts Ample storage of on-site spares with suitable safeguards
- Availability agreement
- Signage/Markings assessment
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting and corrective actions
- Documentation (Manuals/Instructions)
Module 9: BESS Safety
- Safety Considerations
- Safety Planning
- Safety protocols for BESS maintenance activities
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Grounding and Bonding
- Structural
- Conduit and Preventing Water Intrusion
- Exhaust ventilation
- Spill control
- Neutralization
- Safety caps
- Thermal Management
- Fire Control and Suppression
- Thermal runaway
- Explosion control
- Spill Control
- Safety Caps
- Remediation Measures
Final Assessment and Certification