4 safety factors when selecting lithium batteries | Factor 3: Battery Design
Factor 3: Battery Design
Thermal management in battery design
Thermal management should be considered throughout the battery design process. Trojan Battery engineers lithium-ion batteries with thermal insulation and heat dissipation mechanisms in mind. This heat mitigation helps prevent the heat generated by one failing cell from adversely impacting neighboring cells.
The right materials for optimal safety
Additionally, advanced materials, separators, and casing are important to effectively conduct heat and energy. Materials with low thermal conductivity can reduce the likelihood of heat transfer between cells.
Sizing and spacing battery cells and internal sensors
Another factor in limiting overheating is cell arrangement and spacing in the lithium battery pack. Designing barriers between cells minimizes thermal propagation risks, as well.
Trojan takes safety a step further by designing lithium-ion batteries with multiple internal temperature sensors to limit overheating.