A Cost-Effective Fast Cell Balancing Technique for Lithium- Ion Batteries using a Single DC–DC Converter with Direct Energy Transfer

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 02 | Page :
    By

    Challa Krishnarao,

  • B. Manmadha kumar,

  • Sarat Kumar sahoo,

  • Killamsettypranitha,

  • YernagulaDeekshitha,

  • Bagatti Chiranjeevi,

  1. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya institute of technology and management, tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya institute of technology and management, tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  3. Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Parala Maharaja Engineering College, Berhampur, Odisha, India
  4. Student, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya institute of technology and management, tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  5. Student, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya institute of technology and management, tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India
  6. Student, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Aditya institute of technology and management, tekkali, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

A novel quick lithium-ion battery balancing method with a single DC-DC converter for facilitating the direct energy transfer process in low and high voltage cells is introduced in this research work. Cost effectiveness in the design of the switch network is achieved by the use of relays in switching the cells. A control circuit including an MCU and a battery management IC is used for the sensing of cell voltages and hence the overall battery protection. The validity of the performance efficiency of this technology is justified by the creation of a prototype circuit setup by the employment of twelve lithium-ion batteries that consumes an incredible balance time of 48 minutes during the charging process with a maximum efficiency of 89.85%. The efficiency of the proposed balancing circuit based on balance time and implementation cost is justified over the existing technology. Hardware details regarding Battery Management Systems in static and EV applications are considered in the article. This article helps in the determination and measurement of crucial parameters while designing a Battery Management System based on its implementation scenarios with a snapshot description regarding the existing trends in state-of-the-art technology. Implementation details regarding the battery packs based on the commercial models for EVs are discussed in this article. Implementation details regarding the measurement of critical parameters like temperature, voltage, and current and balance control strategies are considered in this article.

Keywords: Battery management system (BMS), Cell balancing, DC-DC converter, MCU, Efficiency

How to cite this article:
Challa Krishnarao, B. Manmadha kumar, Sarat Kumar sahoo, Killamsettypranitha, YernagulaDeekshitha, Bagatti Chiranjeevi. A Cost-Effective Fast Cell Balancing Technique for Lithium- Ion Batteries using a Single DC–DC Converter with Direct Energy Transfer. Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems. 2026; 16(02):-.
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Challa Krishnarao, B. Manmadha kumar, Sarat Kumar sahoo, Killamsettypranitha, YernagulaDeekshitha, Bagatti Chiranjeevi. A Cost-Effective Fast Cell Balancing Technique for Lithium- Ion Batteries using a Single DC–DC Converter with Direct Energy Transfer. Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems. 2026; 16(02):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopeps/article=2026/view=247584


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Volume 16
02
Received 10/06/2026
Accepted 22/06/2026
Published 25/06/2026
Publication Time 15 Days
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