17947307. ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM simplified abstract (LG ELECTRONICS INC.)
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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17947307 titled 'ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
Abstract: An energy storage system is described that includes a battery pack, a power converter, a pump, a radiator, and two valves. The pump supplies fluid to either the battery pack or the power converter, and the radiator heat-exchanges the fluid with air. The first valve directs the fluid discharged from the pump to either the power converter or the battery pack, while the second valve directs the fluid discharged from the power converter to either the battery pack or the radiator.
Patent/Innovation Explanation:
- Energy storage system with multiple components: battery pack, power converter, pump, radiator, and valves.
- Pump supplies fluid to either the battery pack or the power converter.
- Radiator facilitates heat exchange between the fluid and air.
- First valve directs fluid from the pump to either the power converter or the battery pack.
- Second valve directs fluid from the power converter to either the battery pack or the radiator.
Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicles: The energy storage system can be used to efficiently manage and store energy in electric vehicles.
- Renewable energy systems: The system can be integrated with renewable energy sources like solar or wind to store excess energy for later use.
- Grid energy storage: It can be employed in grid-scale energy storage systems to balance supply and demand fluctuations.
Problems Solved:
- Efficient energy management: The system optimizes the flow of fluid to different components, ensuring efficient energy storage and utilization.
- Heat dissipation: The radiator helps dissipate heat generated during energy conversion, preventing overheating and improving system performance.
- Fluid control: The valves enable precise control over the flow of fluid, allowing for flexible and effective energy distribution.
Benefits:
- Enhanced energy storage: The system enables efficient storage of energy, maximizing the utilization of battery cells.
- Improved system performance: Effective heat dissipation prevents overheating, ensuring reliable and long-lasting operation.
- Flexible energy distribution: The valves provide flexibility in directing fluid flow, allowing for optimal energy distribution among components.
Original Abstract Submitted
An energy storage system may include a battery pack having a plurality of battery cells, a power converter, a pump which supplies a fluid to the battery pack or the power converter, a radiator which heat-exchanges the fluid flowing by the pump with air, a first valve which sends a fluid discharged from the pump to the power converter or the battery pack, and a second valve which sends the fluid discharged from the power converter to the battery pack or the radiator.
