תיאור
The new instrument is designed to test the performance and safety of energy storage devices such as large format lithium ion batteries used extensively in electric vehicles and airplanes, as well as stationary power back-up and storage applications. The instrumentation is able to safely and accurately characterize heat output and efficiency of the batteries in varying temperature, pressure, load and use conditions, providing precise and critical information previously unavailable. Temperature has a strong impact on performance, safety, and life of batteries. Temperature control is necessary to successfully operate lithium ion batteries, particularly for electric drive vehicles.
The IBC's innovations are complete thermal isolation (patented), the ability to test large cells and batteries, and the features needed to test high energetic batteries safely, providing a level of accuracy and functionality not seen in other calorimeters. Precisely measuring heat generation helps to cost-effectively optimize battery thermal-management systems, extend battery life and improve safety.
Major Features and Benefits:
Measures heat signature of large format cells
Test small and large cylindrical, pouch and prismatic cells and other energy storage devices
Accurate heat measurements lead to better thermal management, improving performance, lifetime and safety of battery systems
Patented high power connections result in true battery heat measurements due to the elimination of heat losses
Independently measures charging and discharging efficiency over different temperature ranges and SOCs*
Calorimetric-driven development decreases time to market
< Temperature range: -30°C to 60°C < Various electrical loads < In accordance with guidelines set by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC)
