ENERGY CONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROL IN LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES MANUFACTURING

Govindaraj Balakrishnan, P.Parathraju, S.Ramesh

Abstract: In recent years Lithium-Ion batteries made a revolutionary impact on portable electronic applications. In the manufacturing of Lithium-Ion batteries to improve efficiency of manufacturing process it is mandatory to identify energy conservation opportunities. In this paper, analysis made in order to conserve energy in various processes like Electrode manufacturing, Battery cell manufacturing, Battery module mounting and Battery pack assembly for Lithium-Ion battery production. The possible and viable options to improve the quality and efficiency in Lithium-Ion battery manufacturing are explained in detail. Specifically, energy conservation opportunities in drying systems in battery cell manufacturing and other energy conservation opportunities are explained in detail. The advantage of using variable speed drives, capacitor banks and motor selection based on duty cycle are explained. The various fault sources in the overall process and measuring methods are discussed. During production of Lithium-Ion batteries various parameters causing contamination in battery elements are discussed in detail with contamination control solutions

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation And Management, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Manufacturing Process, Contamination Control, Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2016.0502040