Battery Balancing: What, Why, and How – PowMr
Without proper balancing, your batteries can become imbalanced, reducing their lifespan and performance. This guide explores
Battery balancing is the process of equalizing the charge across individual cells in a battery or individual batteries in battery groups to ensure uniform voltage levels, or state of charge (SOC).
Battery balancing and battery redistribution refer to techniques that improve the available capacity of a battery pack with multiple cells (usually in series) and increase each cell's longevity. A battery balancer or regulator is an electrical device in a battery pack that performs battery balancing.
Battery chemistry: Different battery chemistries (e.g., lithium-ion, lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride) have unique characteristics and balancing requirements. Number of cells: The balancing system becomes more complex with the number of cells in the battery pack.
Selecting the appropriate battery balancer depends on several factors: Battery chemistry: Ensure compatibility with the specific battery type (e.g., lithium-ion, LiFePO4, lead-acid). Number of cells: Choose a balancer that supports the required number of cells in series. Balancing current: Consider the required balancing speed and efficiency.
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