18035302. CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Keisuke Ogasawara of Tokyo (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18035302 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE AND POWER STORAGE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control device designed to prevent a decrease in the performance of a power storage device. The control device consists of a detector, an impedance calculator, a ripple current calculator, and a converter.
- The detector is responsible for detecting a parameter of the power storage device.
- The impedance calculator calculates the impedance of the power storage device using the information obtained from the detector.
- The ripple current calculator determines the amplitude of the ripple current applied to the power storage device based on the detector's output.
- The converter is controlled using the outputs from the impedance calculator and the ripple current calculator.
Potential Applications
- Energy storage systems: The control device can be used in various energy storage systems, such as batteries or capacitors, to optimize their performance and prevent performance reduction.
- Electric vehicles: Implementing this control device in electric vehicles can help maintain the efficiency and lifespan of the vehicle's power storage system.
- Renewable energy systems: The control device can be utilized in renewable energy systems, such as solar or wind power, to enhance the performance and stability of the power storage devices used.
Problems Solved
- Performance reduction: The control device addresses the issue of performance reduction in power storage devices by actively monitoring and controlling the impedance and ripple current applied to the device.
- Efficiency optimization: By accurately calculating and controlling the impedance and ripple current, the control device ensures that the power storage device operates at its optimal efficiency.
- Lifespan extension: Preventing performance reduction and optimizing the device's operation can help extend the lifespan of the power storage device, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Benefits
- Enhanced performance: The control device helps maintain the performance of power storage devices, ensuring they operate at their maximum potential.
- Improved efficiency: By actively controlling the impedance and ripple current, the control device optimizes the efficiency of power storage devices, reducing energy losses.
- Extended lifespan: The control device prevents performance degradation, leading to a longer lifespan for power storage devices and reducing overall maintenance and replacement costs.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a control device for suppressing performance reduction of a power storage device. The control device includes: a detector to detect a power storage device parameter relevant to a power storage device; an impedance calculator to calculate an impedance of the power storage device from output of the detector; and a ripple current calculator to calculate an amplitude of ripple current applied to the power storage device, from output of the detector. A converter is controlled on the basis of output of the impedance calculator and output of the ripple current calculator.
