An innovative optimized flyback transformer-based active cell balancing system for enhanced battery management in series-connected battery packs of electric vehicle
摘要
This paper proposes an active balancing method for series-connected battery packs utilizing a single flyback transformer. The design allows for efficient energy transfer between the entire battery pack and individual cells. By incorporating a single flyback transformer, the system achieves reduced cost and size, while the exclusive use of MOSFETs, without any diodes, enhances its overall efficiency. The method is further improved through a dual-objective hybrid control strategy, which simultaneously reduces the highest cell voltage and increases the lowest cell voltage during charging or discharging within a single sampling period, thus speeding up the balancing process. Simulation and experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach, demonstrating enhanced cell consistency, improved reliability, and cost-effectiveness. This method is particularly valuable for applications requiring compact, efficient, and reliable battery management solutions.