18073021. BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION TO DETECT BATTERY CELL OVERTEMPERATURE AND PREDICT THERMAL RUNAWAY simplified abstract (GM Global Technology Operations LLC)

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BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION TO DETECT BATTERY CELL OVERTEMPERATURE AND PREDICT THERMAL RUNAWAY

Organization Name

GM Global Technology Operations LLC

Inventor(s)

Michelle H. Wiebenga of Farmington Hills MI (US)

Rasoul Salehi of Ann Arbor MI (US)

Lei Wang of Rochester Hills MI (US)

Wei Li of Troy MI (US)

BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION TO DETECT BATTERY CELL OVERTEMPERATURE AND PREDICT THERMAL RUNAWAY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18073021 titled 'BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING HYDROGEN CONCENTRATION TO DETECT BATTERY CELL OVERTEMPERATURE AND PREDICT THERMAL RUNAWAY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a battery monitoring system that can detect overtemperature in battery cells by measuring hydrogen concentrations.

  • The system includes a hydrogen sensing system to measure hydrogen concentrations in battery cells.
  • A controller is used to detect overtemperature in battery cells based on the measured hydrogen concentrations.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Selective measurement of hydrogen concentrations in battery cells.
  • Detection of battery cell overtemperature based on hydrogen concentrations.
  • Integration of hydrogen sensing system and controller for monitoring battery health.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Electric vehicles
  • Energy storage systems
  • Uninterruptible power supplies

Problems Solved

  • Early detection of battery cell overtemperature
  • Preventing potential safety hazards
  • Extending battery lifespan

Benefits

  • Enhanced safety of battery systems
  • Improved battery performance
  • Cost-effective maintenance

Commercial Applications

Battery Management Systems for Electric Vehicles

This technology can be integrated into battery management systems for electric vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Prior Art

No prior art information available at this time.

Frequently Updated Research

There is ongoing research in the field of battery monitoring systems and hydrogen sensing technologies to enhance battery safety and efficiency.

Questions about Battery Monitoring System

Question 1

How does the hydrogen sensing system measure hydrogen concentrations in battery cells? The hydrogen sensing system selectively measures hydrogen concentrations in each battery cell to detect potential issues.

Question 2

What are the main benefits of using a battery monitoring system with hydrogen sensing technology? The main benefits include improved safety, extended battery lifespan, and cost-effective maintenance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A battery monitoring system includes a hydrogen sensing system configured to selectively measure a plurality of hydrogen concentrations in a plurality of battery cells, respectively. A controller is configured to detect battery cell overtemperature in at least one of the plurality of battery cells in response to a corresponding one of the plurality of measured hydrogen concentrations of the plurality of battery cells.