Battery Module: Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Process Flow. In the Previous article, we saw the first three parts of the Battery Pack Manufacturing process: Electrode Manufacturing, Cell Assembly, Cell Finishing. Article Link In this article, we will look at the Module Production part.
The packs’ primary components are the modules, often connected electrically in series and constructed by a set of cells. These cells can either be cylindrical, prismatic or pouch as illustrated in Figure 6. (4) The electrolyte used in the battery packs varies depending on what kind of cell that is employed.
The battery pack assembly is the process of assembling the positive electrode, negative electrode, and diaphragm into a complete battery. This involves placing the electrodes in a cell casing, adding the electrolyte, and sealing the cell.
When designing a battery pack, it is important to weigh different parameters against each other to acheive a suitable design. It is therefore significant for these tradeoffs to have a valid foundation to stand on. One tradeoff that needs to be accounted for is comparing safety of the battery against its weight.
It is composed of 16 modules with 432 cells of the type 18650 and a NCA chemistry, resulting in a total of 6912 cells in each pack. (42) Furthermore, the cells inside the modules are packed in groups which are wired in series to each other, creating a battery inside the battery. The same goes for the modules which also are connected in series.
Mount the cooling plates in the bottom of the battery pack tray for cooling the modules during operation (if necessary also heating function). Insert the battery modules into the pack housing by means of appropriate grippers into the bottom of the pack. Repeat these steps until all modules (here schematically three modules per pack) are inserted.