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Battery Intelligence

How Smart Analysis of Your Battery Data Can Drive On-Time New Vehicle Launches, Optimal Performance, and Increased Margins

21-22 June 2023



As the battery market rapidly increases so does the need to optimize lifetime performance. For OEMs, battery pack manufacturers, electric fleet managers, and Electric Vehicle (EV), the key to unlocking battery life lies in the data. Core potential of battery data when utilizing machine learning and data analytics methods can accurately determine, predict, and improve battery life. To achieve high battery efficiency and operational reliability, predictive intelligence, and data analytics will play key roles as artificial intelligence becomes more disruptive in the battery technology space. The Battery Intelligence conference will bring thought leaders from industry and academia to discuss how organizations can use battery intelligence to improve battery life significantly and continuously.

Wednesday, 21 June

Registration Open12:40

Organizer's Remarks14:30

Victoria Mosolgo, Conference Producer, Cambridge EnerTech

MONITORING & SAFETY

14:35

Chairperson's Remarks

Jun Xu, PhD, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

14:40

Lithium-ion Battery State-of-Health Forecasting with Machine Learning and Vehicle Fleet Data

Friedrich von Bülow, PhD candidate, Data Science, Volkswagen

Most existing methods for battery state-of-health (SOH) forecasting have been applied to battery cell data from laboratory operation for training and testing. This presentation goes beyond that by using battery pack data from real-world vehicle operation. We aim to provide different feature sets that are accessible to all users of the SOH forecasting model. Two use- cases are exemplary illustrations of how the SOH forecasting model can be applied.

15:00

Safety Risk Classification of Lithium-ion Batteries Based on Machine Learning Methodology

Jun Xu, PhD, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Herein, we establish a battery safety risk classification modeling framework based on a machine learning algorithm that can accurately and rapidly classify the potential safety risk level. The model can identify defective cells, cells with internal short circuits (ISCs), and cells with possible thermal runaway (TR) using a small portion of one-cycle data. Classifiers in the ML model demonstrate satisfactory performance and robustness.

15:20 Scalable and Robust Solutions to Monitor the Health, Reliability, and Safety of Electric Vehicles in the Field

Remco van der Burg, PhD, Senior Data Scientist, Mobility Solutions, TWAICE Battery Analytics Platform

The demand for actionable insights on battery pack health, safety, and aging in the mobility sector is growing exponentially. TWAICE Battery Health Package uses in-life data to assess a battery's state, eliminating costly check-up procedures. I will highlight the challenges we faced to provide a 2% performance guarantee on our SoH estimates, while covering a range of different battery types, sensor availabilities, data resolutions, and qualities of in-life mobility data.

15:40 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Jun Xu, PhD, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

PANELISTS:

Friedrich von Bülow, PhD candidate, Data Science, Volkswagen

Remco van der Burg, PhD, Senior Data Scientist, Mobility Solutions, TWAICE Battery Analytics Platform

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing16:00

LIFETIME & DEGRADATION

16:30

Advanced Model-Based Battery Lifetime Prediction for Vehicle Fleets

Alwin Tuschkan, Project Manager, IODP, AVL List GmbH

One use case within AVLs Battery Life Cycle Management is the Battery Lifetime Prediction for Vehicle Fleets. Combining battery know-how and machine learning methods such as Long Short-Term Memory and Federated Learning the estimation of the state of health of a battery can be improved and even a prediction of future behavior is possible. The AVL Analytics Platform enables to make use of all data from vehicle fleets.

16:50

Smart Battery Technology for Lifetime Improvement

Remus Teodorescu, PhD, Professor, IEEE Fellow, Villum Investigator, Aalborg University

The novel BMS concept of Smart Battery for transportation and grid storage with improved safety lifetime is introduced. The key feature is the bypass device, capable of cell-level load management with minimized load impact leading to pulsed current operation which is known to slow down degradation processes. An advanced AI-based lifetime optimizer capable of online training is recognizing the early signs of stress and inserts optimized relaxation time.

17:10

Battery Lifetime Prediction with Machine Learning: From Laboratory Data to Field Data

Weihan Li, Young Research Group Leader, RWTH Aachen University

Reliable and accurate degradation prediction remains challenging due to the nonlinear nature of lithium-ion batteries that stems from internal electrochemical reactions and intrinsic parameter variability across cells. In this talk, we will introduce our current work in battery ageing trajectory prediction with machine learning with case studies of both testing data in the laboratory and large-scale field data from 60 electric vehicles.

17:30 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Jun Xu, PhD, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

PANELISTS:

Alwin Tuschkan, Project Manager, IODP, AVL List GmbH

One use case within AVLs Battery Life Cycle Management is the Battery Lifetime Prediction for Vehicle Fleets. Combining battery know-how and machine learning methods such as Long Short-Term Memory and Federated Learning the estimation of the state of health of a battery can be improved and even a prediction of future behavior is possible. The AVL Analytics Platform enables to make use of all data from vehicle fleets.

Remus Teodorescu, PhD, Professor, IEEE Fellow, Villum Investigator, Aalborg University

Weihan Li, Young Research Group Leader, RWTH Aachen University

Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)17:50

Close of Day19:00

Thursday, 22 June

Registration and Morning Coffee08:00

Organizer's Remarks08:40

Victoria Mosolgo, Conference Producer, Cambridge EnerTech

MATERIALS DISCOVERY

09:05

Chairperson's Remarks

Weihan Li, Young Research Group Leader, RWTH Aachen University

09:10

Machine Learning-Driven Advanced Characterization of Battery Electrodes

Samuel J. Cooper, Senior Lecturer, Electrochemical Science & Engineering Group, Imperial College London

In this talk, Sam will explain the various microstructural characterisation and analysis methods developed by his team, including some novel machine learning approaches. He will also propose a workflow for optimising the manufacturing parameters of these materials that use generative adversarial networks and Bayesian optimisation

09:30

Studying Performance Effects of 3D Electrode Perforation with Electrochemical Impedance Simulations

Falco Schneider, PhD, Scientist, Flow and Material Simulation, Fraunhofer ITWM

Increasing the range and fast charging capabilities of EVs are key challenges for the automotive industry. However, lithium-ion batteries with high energy density electrodes and low porosities suffer from increased impedance and higher risks of lithium plating. In this work we use detailed electrochemical simulations to determine the impedance of graphite electrodes using different perforation patterns. This is realized by performing virtual impedance measurements on symmetric cells.

09:50

Modeling of Solid-State Battery Materials with Machine Learning

Artrith Nongnuch, Assistant Professor, Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, Utrecht University

Here, we give an overview of recent methodological advancements of ML techniques for atomic-scale modeling and materials design. We review applications to materials for solid-state batteries, including electrodes, solid electrolytes, coatings, and the complex interfaces involved.

10:10 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Weihan Li, Young Research Group Leader, RWTH Aachen University

PANELISTS:

Samuel J. Cooper, Senior Lecturer, Electrochemical Science & Engineering Group, Imperial College London

Falco Schneider, PhD, Scientist, Flow and Material Simulation, Fraunhofer ITWM

Artrith Nongnuch, Assistant Professor, Materials Chemistry and Catalysis, Utrecht University

Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing10:30

11:05

Online Control of Fast Charging of Lithium-ion Batteries Based on Monitoring of Internal Physical States Based on Physico-Chemical Models and Machine Learning

Dirk Uwe Sauer, Professor, Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Systems, RWTH Aachen University

In this work, we will present our work in fast charging algorithm design based on monitoring and controlling the internal physical states using electrochemical models, control algorithms and machine learning.

11:25

 Advanced Battery Management System for EV Application

Saeid Habibi, PhD, Professor Mechanical Engineering, Center for Mechatronics & Hybrid Technologies, McMaster University

This study presents a comprehensive review of the latest developments and technologies in battery characterization and their application in Battery Management Systems (BMS) for Electric Vehicles (EV).

11:45 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Weihan Li, Young Research Group Leader, RWTH Aachen University

PANELISTS:

Dirk Uwe Sauer, Professor, Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Systems, RWTH Aachen University

Advanced Characterization of Batteries and Their Application in Battery Management Systems

Saeid Habibi, PhD, Professor Mechanical Engineering, Center for Mechatronics & Hybrid Technologies, McMaster University

The presentation will elaborate on advanced temporal and spectral characterization of batteries, and their real-time use in Battery Management Systems.

 

Networking Lunch12:25

Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing – Last Chance for Viewing13:25

BIG DATA

14:00

Chairperson's Remarks

Mark Willey, PhD, Sr VP Customer Success & Partnerships, Customer Success, Voltaiq Inc

14:05

Transforming Battery Data into Actionable Business Insight for the Automotive Industry

Mark Willey, PhD, Sr VP Customer Success & Partnerships, Customer Success, Voltaiq Inc

Optimization of lifetime performance, early identification of anomalies during production, and description of the health of the fleet are just some of the imperative insights that a battery analytics solution should provide. Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI) leverages best-in-class battery data analytics to provide Automotive OEMs with a digital thread across their battery lifecycle. In this talk, we will discuss why this digital thread is business-critical and will provide use cases from the automotive industry.

14:25

Explainable Machine Learning for Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

Mona Faraji-Niri, PhD, Assistant Professor, Energy Systems, Energy Innovation Centre, University of Warwick

Using AI and ML for lithium-ion battery modelling while answering questions regarding the predictability and accuracy of the models at various at stages of manufacturing, leave the manufacturer with a black box model hard to explain. The XAI and XML have a significant roll in shedding some light on the model by explaining how the decision is made and how the values are predicted.

14:45

From Big Data to Actionable Battery Knowledge

Eibar J. Flores, Research Scientist, SINTEF Industry

Transforming battery data into operational decisions requires not only developing accurate machine learning (ML) models but also understanding how these models make predictions in the context of expert knowledge. In this contribution, we present our recent work on explainable machine learning applied to battery research, with an outlook on how semantic technologies – e.g., ontologies – can help to ingest the deluge of inputs, outputs, models, and patterns into actionable battery intelligence.

15:05 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Mark Willey, PhD, Sr VP Customer Success & Partnerships, Customer Success, Voltaiq Inc

PANELISTS:

Mona Faraji-Niri, PhD, Assistant Professor, Energy Systems, Energy Innovation Centre, University of Warwick

Eibar J. Flores, Research Scientist, SINTEF Industry

Coffee Break15:25

15:40

Machine Learning Diagnostic Framework Towards Battery Digital Twins

Haijun Ruan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute for Clean Growth & Future Mobility, Coventry University

Here, we develop a machine learning diagnostic framework that unveils and quantifies rapidly the degradation mechanisms of batteries aged under various conditions in 0.012 s. Rather than performing extensive aging experiments, synthetic aging datasets for network training are generated.

16:00

A Digital Twin for Inverse Design of Battery Manufacturing Processes

Alejandro A. Franco, PhD, Professor, Reactivity & Chemistry of Solids Lab, University of Picardie Jules Verne

In this lecture I will discuss a digital twin developed in the context of the ERC-funded ARTISTIC project which gives the promise to accelerate the optimization of the manufacturing process of Lithium Ion and Next Generation Batteries. This digital twin combines physics-based process models and artificial intelligence to predict the influence of manufacturing parameters on the battery electrode and cell properties. The digital twin also uses Bayesian Optimization to predict which manufacturing parameters to adopt in order to prepare battery electrodes and cells with optimal properties (inverse design).

16:20 MODERATED Q&A:

Session Wrap-Up

PANEL MODERATOR:

Mark Willey, PhD, Sr VP Customer Success & Partnerships, Customer Success, Voltaiq Inc

PANELISTS:

Haijun Ruan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Institute for Clean Growth & Future Mobility, Coventry University

Alejandro A. Franco, PhD, Professor, Reactivity & Chemistry of Solids Lab, University of Picardie Jules Verne

Close of Conference16:40






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