Accurate Measurement of the Internal Temperature of 280 Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries by Means of Pre-Buried Thermocouples

Abstract

Batteries with an energy storage capacity of 280 Ah play a crucial role in promoting the development of smart grids. However, the inhomogeneity of their internal temperature cannot be accurately measured at different constant charge and discharge power, affecting the efficiency and safety of the battery. This work adopts finite element analysis to determine the typical internal temperature of a single-cell model, which can guide the measuring position of the battery. Before the manufacturing process, a slim pre-buried sensor is utilized to reduce the negative impacts of different constant charge and discharge powers. The maximum internal temperature of the battery is up to 77 °C at a constant charge and discharge power of 896 W. The temperature difference between the two poles and the battery surface is as high as 26.2 °C, which is beyond the safety temperature (55 °C). This phenomenon will result in the degradation of the positive electrode through dQ/dV curves. These measurements of battery internal temperature can improve battery heat control and facilitate the development of energy storage technology.

Keywords

• internal temperature
• degradation
• lithium-ion battery
• energy storage