A Review on Power Electronic Converters for Modular BMS with Active Balancing

João P. D. Miranda (), Luis A. M. Barros and José Gabriel Pinto
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João P. D. Miranda: Department of Industrial Electronics, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
Luis A. M. Barros: Department of Industrial Electronics, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
José Gabriel Pinto: Department of Industrial Electronics, University of Minho, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 7, 1-20

Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their low emissions, energy efficiency, and reduced reliance on fossil fuels. One of the most critical components in an EV is the energy storage and management system, which requires compactness, lightweight, high efficiency, and superior build quality. Active cell equalization circuits such as those used in battery management systems (BMS) have been developed to balance the voltage and state of charge (SoC) of individual cells, ensuring the safety and reliability of the energy storage system. The use of these types of equalization circuits offers several benefits including improved battery performance, extended battery life, and enhanced safety, which are essential for the successful adoption of EVs. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the research works related to active cell equalization circuits. This review highlights the important aspects, advantages and disadvantages, and specifications.

Keywords: active cell equalization; battery management systems; electric vehicles (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: 2023
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