Battery Management System (BMS) is Witnessing Massive Adoption as Key Industry Players Increase focus on R&D
The battery management system (BSM) is an integral part of
regulating and monitoring lithium-ion batteries. The main duty of the battery management
system would be to maintain all lithium-ion battery cells in their specific
operational window. These BMS programs are designed for optimal use by each
individual cell to avoid overcharging and discharging. To prevent unwanted
leakage of power due to overcharging, overheating, or freezing, the BMS limits
the voltage the battery can safely deliver to the cell and shuts off if needed.
Monitoring the voltage level of individual cells is very important
in the operation of the battery management system. Since there will be a direct
communication between the user and the device, proper monitoring of voltage is
essential. The user would need to monitor the amount of electric charge in all
the cells and the range of voltages they can handle safely. This could be done
by connecting the device to an electric circuit or by using a DC to AC
converter. A fully functional Battery
Management System will monitor the charging rate of the battery, the
remaining charge in the cells, the temperature of the battery pack, and the
pressure within the battery. The bus can easily detect if there are any
fluctuations in any of these factors.
Proper charging and discharging of the battery are also an
essential part of battery management systems. The process of charging and discharging
the batteries is very necessary to maintain performance. Many countries
including the U.S., Italy, and Singapore have witnessed a significant increase
in demand for battery management systems. For instance, recently a
Singapore-based company entered into a partnership with Ricardo plc to jointly
develop a next-generation battery management system. Furthermore, a major
U.S.-based automobile company announced to introduce a wireless battery
management system into its future vehicle. The company has developed this
wireless BMS solution in collaboration with Analog Devices, Inc.
Comments
Post a Comment