C h a p t e r 2
When it comes to tracking SOC and SOH for a
BMS, measurements ultimately boil down to three
variables: voltage, current, and temperature. Each
variable individually provides useful insights into the
state and health of the battery, and the combination
of all three variables can paint a complete picture.
However, different specialized components are
needed to measure each variable.
For current sensing, the shunt resistor is the most
fundamental component. Shunt resistors are very
accurate, low-resistance components that utilize
VOLTAGE,
CURRENT, AND
TEMPERATURE
MEASUREMENTS
Energy Storage Systems on industrial and
commercial applications have demanding
lifetime requirements ranging between 15 and
20 years. BMS plays a crucial role in achieving
this by monitoring cell voltage, temperature,
and current to prevent issues such as
overcharging and overheating, thereby
extending the life of the batteries."
Vagelis Bakas
Lead System Engineer, Li-Ion Battery Systems, Northvolt
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