6.6.4 - Battery Management Systems (BMS)
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Practice Questions
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What does a Battery Management System do?
💡 Hint: Think of what happens when a battery is charging.
Why is cell balancing important?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact of an unbalanced battery pack.
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What is the primary function of a Battery Management System?
💡 Hint: Think about what the name suggests.
True or False: BMS helps to balance the charge of battery cells.
💡 Hint: Why would balanced cells be important?
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A BMS detects that one cell in a battery pack is significantly lower in voltage than the others. What actions might the BMS take to correct this issue?
💡 Hint: Consider how balancing acts to keep performance up.
Explain how integrating a BMS into an electric vehicle enhances operational efficiency and safety compared to vehicles without such systems.
💡 Hint: Think about how monitoring leads to informed decisions regarding energy management.
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