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Study on the evolution laws and induced failure of series arcs in cylindrical lithium-ion batteries

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  • Xu, Wenqiang
  • Zhou, Kai
  • Li, Yalun
  • Gao, Bin
  • Wu, Xiaogang
  • Rui, Xinyu
  • Wu, Yu
  • Wang, Hewu
  • Lu, Languang
  • Ouyang, Minggao

Abstract

With the increase of voltage level in energy-storage and power battery system, the electrical safety phenomenon of battery systems has received extensive attention. The issue of series arcs caused by electrical failure such as loose connections in battery systems has become increasingly serious. However, research on series arcs in battery systems is still in its early stages. Therefore, to investigate arc-related disasters in batteries, this study establishes an experimental platform to simulate series arc faults. Taking positive electrode terminal arcs as the focused point, this study explores the evolutionary patterns of battery-related arcs and under different conditions, and analyzes the hazardous effects on batteries. The results indicate that stable arcs can be generated in batteries with different states of charge (SOC) when the system voltage is 200 V and the circuit current is 2C. At the same time, the arc can melt the battery casing to form holes, leading to electrolyte leakage, and triggering battery short-circuit and open-circuit failures. The research findings of this study fill a gap in the field of battery system arc safety and are of vital importance for enhancing the safety performance of arc protection.

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  • Xu, Wenqiang & Zhou, Kai & Li, Yalun & Gao, Bin & Wu, Xiaogang & Rui, Xinyu & Wu, Yu & Wang, Hewu & Lu, Languang & Ouyang, Minggao, 2025. "Study on the evolution laws and induced failure of series arcs in cylindrical lithium-ion batteries," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 377(PB).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:377:y:2025:i:pb:s0306261924019457
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124562
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    1. Xu, Wenqiang & Wu, Xiaogang & Li, Yalun & Wang, Hewu & Lu, Languang & Ouyang, Minggao, 2023. "A comprehensive review of DC arc faults and their mechanisms, detection, early warning strategies, and protection in battery systems," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 186(C).
    2. Xu, Wenqiang & Zhou, Kai & Wang, Hewu & Lu, Languang & Wu, Yu & Gao, Bin & Shi, Chao & Rui, Xinyu & Wu, Xiaogang & Li, Yalun, 2024. "Series arc-induced internal short circuit leading to thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 308(C).
    3. Zhihang Zhang & Languang Lu & Yalun Li & Hewu Wang & Minggao Ouyang, 2023. "Accurate Remaining Available Energy Estimation of LiFePO 4 Battery in Dynamic Frequency Regulation for EVs with Thermal-Electric-Hysteresis Model," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-28, July.
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