Battery charging
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Battery charging with the MPS™ sensor
The MPS™ sensor is optimal for monitoring battery charging. The sensor detects gas leakage from the battery during charging, so-called off gassing at a very early stage.
Early detection of gas leakage from the battery during charging of e.g. battery banks, lithium batteries in cars and electrified vehicles enables a high level of safety and prevents accidents. This also means that charging efficiency can be increased while maintaining safety.
Detecting hydrogen gas (oxyhydrogen) during battery charging only happens after the charging process has escalated. However, it is not the first gas emitted when the battery is overcharged.
The MPS™ sensor can also detect DMC (Dimethyl Carbonate) gas and EMC (Ethyl Methyl Carbonate) gas. These gases are a first sign that the conditions for battery charging are not right.
The MPS™ sensor provides the conditions for increased safety. Integrates into equipment to detect danger/overheating as early as possible during charging, while increasing efficiency.
Products powered by lithium-ion batteries are safe if treated properly. However, if they are subjected to mechanical impact, overcharging or excessive temperatures, this can cause thermal runaway in the battery, which in the worst case can lead to fire and explosion, releasing the toxic gas hydrogen fluoride.
The reason for the powerful reactions of the lithium-ion battery is mainly its high energy density, but also that the lithium-ion cell contains an electrolyte composed of flammable organic solvents.
In addition to lithium-ion batteries, where the risk of thermal runaway is greatest, it can also occur in nickel-cadmium (NiCad), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), silver-zinc and lithium-polymer technology batteries. For these, however, the risk is lower, depending on the design, use and charging method.
