What is battery management system (BMS)?

Furthermore, this course will solely be focused on Battery management systems (BMS). The module will focus on string balancing within battery packs, the theory and algorithms, and use simulation-based software such as MATLAB/Simulink or Octave for algorithms and designing and simulation of cell equivalent circuits.

How do you classify a battery management system (BMS)?

While there are many methods to categorize BMSs, today, we’ll classify them based on how they are installed and operate on the cells or modules across the battery pack. Centralized BMS Architecture: This architecture is characterized by one central BMS in the battery pack assembly that all the battery packages are connected to.

How does a BMS protect a battery pack?

Most importantly, a BMS must protect each cell of the pack from getting overcharged or deep discharged. A battery pack might consist of multiple cells, arranged in different ways. When you connect multiple cells in series, you increase the output voltage of the pack.