Extension of battery life via charge equalization control
- 1 February 1993
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics
- Vol. 40 (1) , 96-104
- https://doi.org/10.1109/41.184826
Abstract
The primary difficulty in charging storage batteries is in attaining process regulation that allows fast charging while avoiding destructive overcharging. A two-level approach to controlling the charging process is presented. A general background discussion of batteries and charging problems is followed by the presentation of a novel recirculating charge equalization technique that enhances the uniformity of batteries made up from long serial strings of cells. A straightforward means of embedding equalization within an outer-loop supervisory control that maintains a fast charging rate while providing overall protection against overcharging is briefly described. Simulation and experimental results confirm the applicability of the equalization control technique.<>Keywords
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