Description
To the point
A battery calorimeter (LINSEIS IBC – Isothermal Battery Calorimeter) is a device for measuring the heat generated by a battery during charging and discharging.
This measurement is referred to as “heat of reaction” and is an important indicator of a battery’s performance.
The heat of reaction is the difference between the enthalpy (heat content) of the reactants and the products of a chemical reaction.
Battery calorimeters are used in research and development to evaluate new battery chemistries and optimize the design of existing batteries.
They are also used in the manufacturing process to ensure that the batteries meet performance and safety standards.
LINSEIS offers a modular Isothermal Battery Calorimeter (IBC) for the thermal monitoring of batteries.
It consists of a variable number of almost identical components and enables the investigation of a wide range of battery cell sizes.
The geometry of the modules is also easily scalable.
The importance of the battery calorimeter: The battery calorimeter measures the amount of heat generated during electrochemical reactions in the battery.
These measurements are crucial for understanding and improving the thermal behavior and efficiency of batteries.
Areas of application: These devices are particularly important for the development of new battery types, such as lithium-ion batteries, where thermal stability and safety are of paramount importance.
They are also used for quality control and performance testing of batteries.
Thermal analysis and safety: By analyzing heat development under different operating conditions, battery calorimeters help to identify and prevent potential safety risks such as thermal runaway.
This is crucial for the safety of end-user products.
Optimizing battery performance: By accurately measuring heat generation, the internal chemistry and design of the battery can be optimized, resulting in higher energy density, better charging capacity and a longer service life.
Research and development: Battery calorimeters are used in research and development laboratories to test and evaluate new materials and technologies.
The knowledge gained is essential for progress in battery technology.
Comprehensive
battery measurements
Analysis of the
heat development
Optimization of the
battery performance
Measurements on the
longevity of batteries
Unique features
Modular design:
Adaptable for different battery
cell sizes and geometries.
High-precision measurements:
Calorimetric resolution of
0.1 mW and accuracy of 0.5 mW.
Wide temperature range:
Measurements from -40°C to
140°C with high temperature
stability and accuracy.
Versatile application possibilities:
Analysis of heat development, optimization of
battery performance, and measurements of longevity.
Expandable sensors and adapters:
Adaptable for different cell types
such as 14500, 18650, coin cells.
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Specifications
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MODEL | IBC |
|---|---|
| Measuring cell | |
| Measuring plate | 80 x 80 mm 250 x 250 mm 400 x 250 mm others on request |
| Sample height | up to 100 mm |
| Measuring range | max. 10W (for 80 x 80 mm measuring plate) |
| Calorimetric resolution | 0,1 mW |
| Calorimetric accuracy | 0,5 mW |
| Temperature dimensional resolution | 8 sensors (for 80 x 80 mm measuring plate) |
| Additional temperature sensors | Available on request |
| Heat flux dimensional resolution | 8 sensors (for 80 x 80 mm measuring plate) |
| Cell adapter | Available for 14500, 18650, coin cell, on request |
| Sampling rate | Up to 10 Hz |
| Calibration | Integrated automatic calibration procedure, calibration heater |
| Noise | 0,25 mW |
| Environmental conditions / temperature options | |
| Temperature range | -40 °C to 140 °C |
| Temperature stability | 0,01 K |
| Temperature resolution | 0,0001 °C |
| Temperature accuracy | 0,001 °C |
| Electrical specification | |
| Power supply | AC 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Maximum power consumption | 120 W (main unit) |
| Display | Yes |
| Charging current | Depending on customer selection |
| Charging voltage | Depending on customer selection |
| Discharge voltage | Depending on customer selection |
| Battery charges | On request |
| Laboratory power supply | On request |
| Software functions | Linsels Platinum Software (free of charge) |
| Software functions | Automatic calibration mode, heat flow correction, powerful evaluation software with calorimetric tools |
Software
Making values visible and comparable
The IBC works with two measuring plates as a calorimeter with eight heat flow sensors and ten temperature sensors in the smallest configuration (80mm x 80mm).
The layout enables stable measuring conditions and minimal losses for each sample type.
The measuring cell is available in the sizes 80 mm x 80 mm, 250 mm x 250 mm, 400 mm x 250 mm as well as in customized versions.
In addition, the open design allows the charging and discharging process to be carried out with any charger, charge or power supply.
Measurement data and logs can be imported into the Linseis Platinum software for combined evaluation and correlation of the electrical and thermal behavior of batteries.
In addition to the plate design, adapters for round cells (18650, 14500 …) and button cells are also available.
Applications
Linseis IBC gives the ability to deeply investigate batteries
- Under different temperature conditions
- For aging behavior
- For efficiency level of cell and electronics
- For various battery types
- For various cell formats (pouch, coin, round, boxed …)
- For phase changes during usage
Application example:
Heat flow across the capacity of a 1-cell Li-ion standard battery at different charge and discharge currents. This allows conclusions to be drawn about the stress on a battery during charging or discharging. For example, the cell voltage, charge and discharge current, and the correlating heat flow from the sample can be displayed. In addition, other relevant information such as the transferred charging and discharging power and temperature of the battery can be displayed, analyzed and documented.
Application example:
Heat flow over the capacity of a 1-cell Li-ion standard battery at different charge and discharge currents. This allows differences in the efficiency of various charging parameters to be displayed depending on the capacity of a battery. What is striking here, for example, is the different residual capacity depending on the different discharge parameters. A significant increase in heat flow at higher charging and discharging currents is also evident.
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