Large-Scale Li-Ion Battery Research and Application in Mining Industry

Lingyu Meng, Guofa Wang, Khay Wai See, Yunpeng Wang, Yong Zhang, Caiyun Zang, Rulin Zhou and Bin Xie
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Lingyu Meng: School of Mechanical Electronic & Information Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Guofa Wang: School of Mechanical Electronic & Information Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology-Beijing, Beijing 100083, China
Khay Wai See: Azure Mining Technology, CCTEG, Level 19, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia
Yunpeng Wang: Azure Mining Technology, CCTEG, Level 19, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia
Yong Zhang: China Mining Products Safety Approval and Certification Center, Beijing 100013, China
Caiyun Zang: China Coal Technology and Industry Group Shanghai Co., Ltd., Shanghai 200030, China
Rulin Zhou: Beijing Tianma Intelligent Control Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing 101399, China
Bin Xie: Azure Mining Technology, CCTEG, Level 19, 821 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, NSW 2067, Australia

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 11, 1-31

Abstract: The lithium-ion battery (LIB) has the advantages of high energy density, low self-discharge rate, long cycle life, fast charging rate and low maintenance costs. It is one of the most widely used chemical energy storage devices at present. However, the safety of LIB is the main factor that restricts its commercial scalable application, specifically in hazardous environments such as underground coal mines. When a LIB is operating under mechanical and electrical abuse such as extrusion, impact, overcharge and overheating, it will trigger thermal runaway and subsequently cause fire or even an explosion. According to the relevant requirements in IEC60079, the explosion-proof protection of LIB can be adapted to the working environment of high dust and explosive gas environments such as in the mining face of coal production. This paper presents an overview of the LIB-relevant technology, thermal runaway, safety and applications in the general mining industry with implications to establish a theoretical and technical basis for the application of high-capacity LIBs in the industry. These then promote intelligent, safe and efficient production not only for the coal mine industry but also for non-coal applications.

Keywords: lithium-ion battery; thermal runaway; battery safety; large-scale energy storage; explosion-proof electric vehicles; mining industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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